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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,431.26, 53,043.66 and 24,281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,431.26, 53,043.66 and 24,281.37 is: 33,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,431.26 : 53,043.66 = 24,281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,431.26/53,043.66 = 24,281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,431.26x = 53,043.66 × 24,281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,431.26x = 1,287,972,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,972,734.61/38,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,513.67

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