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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,389.97, 53,010.80 and 24,073.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,389.97, 53,010.80 and 24,073.77 is: 33,242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,389.97 : 53,010.80 = 24,073.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,389.97/53,010.80 = 24,073.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,389.97x = 53,010.80 × 24,073.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,389.97x = 1,276,169,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,169,978.75/38,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,242.28

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