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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,291.52, 57,476.14 and 24,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,291.52, 57,476.14 and 24,216.96 is: 36,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,291.52 : 57,476.14 = 24,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,291.52/57,476.14 = 24,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,291.52x = 57,476.14 × 24,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,291.52x = 1,391,897,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,897,383.33/38,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,350.02

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