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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,240.88, 52,777.08 and 24,093.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,240.88, 52,777.08 and 24,093.48 is: 33,251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,240.88 : 52,777.08 = 24,093.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,240.88/52,777.08 = 24,093.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,240.88x = 52,777.08 × 24,093.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,240.88x = 1,271,583,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,583,521.44/38,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.94

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