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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,241.96, 52,788.96 and 24,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,241.96, 52,788.96 and 24,092.16 is: 33,256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,241.96 : 52,788.96 = 24,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,241.96/52,788.96 = 24,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,241.96x = 52,788.96 × 24,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,241.96x = 1,271,800,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,800,070.55/38,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,256.67

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