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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,386.91, 53,006.65 and 24,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,386.91, 53,006.65 and 24,070.82 is: 33,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,386.91 : 53,006.65 = 24,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,386.91/53,006.65 = 24,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,386.91x = 53,006.65 × 24,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,386.91x = 1,275,913,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,913,639.30/38,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.25

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