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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,300.28, 52,821.48 and 24,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,300.28, 52,821.48 and 24,858.24 is: 34,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,300.28 : 52,821.48 = 24,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,300.28/52,821.48 = 24,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,300.28x = 52,821.48 × 24,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,300.28x = 1,313,049,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,049,027.00/38,300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,283.01

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