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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,412.27, 57,582.91 and 24,329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,412.27, 57,582.91 and 24,329.71 is: 36,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,412.27 : 57,582.91 = 24,329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,412.27/57,582.91 = 24,329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,412.27x = 57,582.91 × 24,329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,412.27x = 1,400,975,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,975,564.11/38,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,472.09

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