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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.97, 52,805.18 and 24,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.97, 52,805.18 and 24,853.43 is: 34,285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.97 : 52,805.18 = 24,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.97/52,805.18 = 24,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.97x = 52,805.18 × 24,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.97x = 1,312,390,038.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,390,038.91/38,277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,285.78

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