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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221.59, 52,770.78 and 24,831.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,221.59, 52,770.78 and 24,831.01 is: 34,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,221.59 : 52,770.78 = 24,831.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,221.59/52,770.78 = 24,831.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,221.59x = 52,770.78 × 24,831.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,221.59x = 1,310,351,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,351,377.88/38,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,283.02

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