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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.47, 53,012.87 and 24,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.47, 53,012.87 and 24,075.27 is: 33,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.47 : 53,012.87 = 24,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.47/53,012.87 = 24,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.47x = 53,012.87 × 24,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.47x = 1,276,299,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,299,038.35/38,391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,244.34

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