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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143.32, 52,640.70 and 24,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143.32, 52,640.70 and 24,008.28 is: 33,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143.32 : 52,640.70 = 24,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143.32/52,640.70 = 24,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143.32x = 52,640.70 × 24,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143.32x = 1,263,812,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,812,665.00/38,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,133.26

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