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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,251.64, 57,474.33 and 24,218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,251.64, 57,474.33 and 24,218.27 is: 36,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,251.64 : 57,474.33 = 24,218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,251.64/57,474.33 = 24,218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,251.64x = 57,474.33 × 24,218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,251.64x = 1,391,928,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,928,615.18/38,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,388.73

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