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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,507.06, 57,664.20 and 24,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,507.06, 57,664.20 and 24,424.40 is: 36,575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,507.06 : 57,664.20 = 24,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,507.06/57,664.20 = 24,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,507.06x = 57,664.20 × 24,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,507.06x = 1,408,413,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,413,486.48/38,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,575.46

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