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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,595.97, 57,990.81 and 24,562.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,595.97, 57,990.81 and 24,562.09 is: 36,904.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,595.97 : 57,990.81 = 24,562.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,595.97/57,990.81 = 24,562.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,595.97x = 57,990.81 × 24,562.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,595.97x = 1,424,375,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,375,494.39/38,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,904.77

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