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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,366.13, 52,971.36 and 24,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,366.13, 52,971.36 and 24,031.88 is: 33,180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,366.13 : 52,971.36 = 24,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,366.13/52,971.36 = 24,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,366.13x = 52,971.36 × 24,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,366.13x = 1,273,001,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,001,589.62/38,366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,180.35

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