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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,597.97, 57,993.81 and 24,564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,597.97, 57,993.81 and 24,564.09 is: 36,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,597.97 : 57,993.81 = 24,564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,597.97/57,993.81 = 24,564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,597.97x = 57,993.81 × 24,564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,597.97x = 1,424,565,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,565,168.28/38,597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,907.77

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