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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.76, 57,378.72 and 24,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.76, 57,378.72 and 24,234.08 is: 36,290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.76 : 57,378.72 = 24,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.76/57,378.72 = 24,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.76x = 57,378.72 × 24,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.76x = 1,390,520,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,520,490.78/38,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,290.14

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