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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.97, 53,013.56 and 24,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.97, 53,013.56 and 24,075.77 is: 33,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.97 : 53,013.56 = 24,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.97/53,013.56 = 24,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.97x = 53,013.56 × 24,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.97x = 1,276,342,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,342,277.44/38,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,245.03

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