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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.05, 57,235.77 and 24,163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.05, 57,235.77 and 24,163.83 is: 36,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.05 : 57,235.77 = 24,163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.05/57,235.77 = 24,163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.05x = 57,235.77 × 24,163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.05x = 1,383,035,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,035,416.20/38,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,194.65

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