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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,416.60, 57,671.70 and 24,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,416.60, 57,671.70 and 24,376.60 is: 36,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,416.60 : 57,671.70 = 24,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,416.60/57,671.70 = 24,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,416.60x = 57,671.70 × 24,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,416.60x = 1,405,839,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,839,962.22/38,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,594.60

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