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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,368.13, 52,974.12 and 24,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,368.13, 52,974.12 and 24,033.88 is: 33,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,368.13 : 52,974.12 = 24,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,368.13/52,974.12 = 24,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,368.13x = 52,974.12 × 24,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,368.13x = 1,273,173,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,173,643.19/38,368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,183.10

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