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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,231.01, 52,709.81 and 24,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,231.01, 52,709.81 and 24,059.25 is: 33,170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,231.01 : 52,709.81 = 24,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,231.01/52,709.81 = 24,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,231.01x = 52,709.81 × 24,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,231.01x = 1,268,158,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,158,375.95/38,231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,170.94

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