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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.70, 52,773.66 and 24,833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.70, 52,773.66 and 24,833.12 is: 34,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.70 : 52,773.66 = 24,833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.70/52,773.66 = 24,833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.70x = 52,773.66 × 24,833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.70x = 1,310,534,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,534,367.75/38,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,285.91

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