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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,382.04, 52,978.62 and 24,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,382.04, 52,978.62 and 24,244.30 is: 33,464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,382.04 : 52,978.62 = 24,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,382.04/52,978.62 = 24,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,382.04x = 52,978.62 × 24,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,382.04x = 1,284,429,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,429,556.87/38,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,464.34

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