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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.56, 57,309.12 and 24,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.56, 57,309.12 and 24,373.44 is: 36,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.56 : 57,309.12 = 24,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.56/57,309.12 = 24,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.56x = 57,309.12 × 24,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.56x = 1,396,820,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,820,397.77/38,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,502.38

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