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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,631.84, 57,947.76 and 24,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,631.84, 57,947.76 and 24,868.32 is: 37,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,631.84 : 57,947.76 = 24,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,631.84/57,947.76 = 24,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,631.84x = 57,947.76 × 24,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,631.84x = 1,441,063,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,063,438.96/38,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,302.48

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