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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.01, 57,415.41 and 24,197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.01, 57,415.41 and 24,197.97 is: 36,294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.01 : 57,415.41 = 24,197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.01/57,415.41 = 24,197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.01x = 57,415.41 × 24,197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.01x = 1,389,336,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,336,368.72/38,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,294.99

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