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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,383.79, 52,981.04 and 24,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,383.79, 52,981.04 and 24,246.05 is: 33,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,383.79 : 52,981.04 = 24,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,383.79/52,981.04 = 24,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,383.79x = 52,981.04 × 24,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,383.79x = 1,284,580,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,580,823.66/38,383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,466.75

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