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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,421.92, 53,022.48 and 24,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,421.92, 53,022.48 and 24,281.12 is: 33,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,421.92 : 53,022.48 = 24,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,421.92/53,022.48 = 24,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,421.92x = 53,022.48 × 24,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,421.92x = 1,287,445,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,445,199.58/38,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,508.09

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