Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266,878.24, 52,795,044 and 24,523,420.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,266,878.24, 52,795,044 and 24,523,420.32 is: 33,833,830.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,266,878.24 : 52,795,044 = 24,523,420.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,266,878.24/52,795,044 = 24,523,420.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,266,878.24x = 52,795,044 × 24,523,420.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,266,878.24x = 1,294,715,054,824,894 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,294,715,054,824,894/38,266,878.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,833,830.05
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