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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.22, 57,999.70 and 24,607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.22, 57,999.70 and 24,607.55 is: 36,887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.22 : 57,999.70 = 24,607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.22/57,999.70 = 24,607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.22x = 57,999.70 × 24,607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.22x = 1,427,230,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,230,228.83/38,691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,887.70

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