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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,280.64, 57,410.58 and 24,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,280.64, 57,410.58 and 24,219.52 is: 36,322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,280.64 : 57,410.58 = 24,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,280.64/57,410.58 = 24,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,280.64x = 57,410.58 × 24,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,280.64x = 1,390,456,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,456,690.52/38,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,322.71

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