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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.95, 57,996.81 and 24,607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.95, 57,996.81 and 24,607.67 is: 36,885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.95 : 57,996.81 = 24,607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.95/57,996.81 = 24,607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.95x = 57,996.81 × 24,607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.95x = 1,427,166,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,166,071.55/38,691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,885.35

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