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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,208.27, 57,231.60 and 24,161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,208.27, 57,231.60 and 24,161.05 is: 36,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,208.27 : 57,231.60 = 24,161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,208.27/57,231.60 = 24,161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,208.27x = 57,231.60 × 24,161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,208.27x = 1,382,775,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,775,549.18/38,208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,190.48

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