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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,385.54, 52,983.45 and 24,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,385.54, 52,983.45 and 24,247.80 is: 33,469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,385.54 : 52,983.45 = 24,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,385.54/52,983.45 = 24,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,385.54x = 52,983.45 × 24,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,385.54x = 1,284,732,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,732,098.91/38,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,469.17

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