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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.27, 52,801.52 and 24,099.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.27, 52,801.52 and 24,099.63 is: 33,262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.27 : 52,801.52 = 24,099.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.27/52,801.52 = 24,099.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.27x = 52,801.52 × 24,099.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.27x = 1,272,496,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,496,974.94/38,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,262.44

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