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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,238.05, 52,747.13 and 24,066.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,238.05, 52,747.13 and 24,066.29 is: 33,198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,238.05 : 52,747.13 = 24,066.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,238.05/52,747.13 = 24,066.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,238.05x = 52,747.13 × 24,066.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,238.05x = 1,269,427,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,427,606.92/38,238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,198.02

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