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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,381.04, 52,977.24 and 24,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,381.04, 52,977.24 and 24,243.30 is: 33,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,381.04 : 52,977.24 = 24,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,381.04/52,977.24 = 24,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,381.04x = 52,977.24 × 24,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,381.04x = 1,284,343,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,343,122.49/38,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,462.96

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