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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,382.17, 52,978.79 and 24,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,382.17, 52,978.79 and 24,244.43 is: 33,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,382.17 : 52,978.79 = 24,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,382.17/52,978.79 = 24,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,382.17x = 52,978.79 × 24,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,382.17x = 1,284,440,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,440,361.36/38,382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,464.51

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