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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,367.63, 52,973.43 and 24,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,367.63, 52,973.43 and 24,033.39 is: 33,182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,367.63 : 52,973.43 = 24,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,367.63/52,973.43 = 24,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,367.63x = 52,973.43 × 24,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,367.63x = 1,273,131,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,131,102.83/38,367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,182.43

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