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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.64, 57,409.08 and 24,218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.64, 57,409.08 and 24,218.52 is: 36,321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.64 : 57,409.08 = 24,218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.64/57,409.08 = 24,218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.64x = 57,409.08 × 24,218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.64x = 1,390,362,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,362,952.16/38,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,321.21

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