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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,278.51, 57,414.66 and 24,197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,278.51, 57,414.66 and 24,197.47 is: 36,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,278.51 : 57,414.66 = 24,197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,278.51/57,414.66 = 24,197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,278.51x = 57,414.66 × 24,197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,278.51x = 1,389,289,512.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,289,512.91/38,278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,294.24

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