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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.52, 57,477.64 and 24,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.52, 57,477.64 and 24,217.96 is: 36,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.52 : 57,477.64 = 24,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.52/57,477.64 = 24,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.52x = 57,477.64 × 24,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.52x = 1,391,991,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,991,186.41/38,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,351.52

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