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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.83, 52,805.01 and 24,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.83, 52,805.01 and 24,853.30 is: 34,285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.83 : 52,805.01 = 24,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.83/52,805.01 = 24,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.83x = 52,805.01 × 24,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.83x = 1,312,378,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,378,716.22/38,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,285.61

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