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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.83, 57,350.06 and 24,158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.83, 57,350.06 and 24,158.49 is: 36,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.83 : 57,350.06 = 24,158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.83/57,350.06 = 24,158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.83x = 57,350.06 × 24,158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.83x = 1,385,490,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,490,605.75/38,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.47

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