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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.14, 57,388.80 and 24,205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.14, 57,388.80 and 24,205.05 is: 36,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.14 : 57,388.80 = 24,205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.14/57,388.80 = 24,205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.14x = 57,388.80 × 24,205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.14x = 1,389,098,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,098,773.44/38,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,300.99

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