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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,290.51, 57,474.65 and 24,215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,290.51, 57,474.65 and 24,215.95 is: 36,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,290.51 : 57,474.65 = 24,215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,290.51/57,474.65 = 24,215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,290.51x = 57,474.65 × 24,215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,290.51x = 1,391,803,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,803,250.67/38,290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,348.52

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