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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285.76, 57,425.54 and 24,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,285.76, 57,425.54 and 24,204.72 is: 36,305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,285.76 : 57,425.54 = 24,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,285.76/57,425.54 = 24,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,285.76x = 57,425.54 × 24,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,285.76x = 1,389,968,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,968,995.53/38,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,305.12

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