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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,193.27, 52,717.95 and 24,765.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,193.27, 52,717.95 and 24,765.36 is: 34,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,193.27 : 52,717.95 = 24,765.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,193.27/52,717.95 = 24,765.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,193.27x = 52,717.95 × 24,765.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,193.27x = 1,305,579,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,579,010.21/38,193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,183.48

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