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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,367.13, 52,972.74 and 24,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,367.13, 52,972.74 and 24,032.88 is: 33,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,367.13 : 52,972.74 = 24,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,367.13/52,972.74 = 24,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,367.13x = 52,972.74 × 24,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,367.13x = 1,273,087,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,087,503.69/38,367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,181.72

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