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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.76, 57,412.04 and 24,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.76, 57,412.04 and 24,195.72 is: 36,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.76 : 57,412.04 = 24,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.76/57,412.04 = 24,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.76x = 57,412.04 × 24,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.76x = 1,389,125,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,125,523.49/38,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,291.62

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