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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,389.16, 53,009.76 and 24,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,389.16, 53,009.76 and 24,073.08 is: 33,241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,389.16 : 53,009.76 = 24,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,389.16/53,009.76 = 24,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,389.16x = 53,009.76 × 24,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,389.16x = 1,276,108,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,108,084.75/38,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,241.36

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