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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,431.65, 53,060.36 and 24,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,431.65, 53,060.36 and 24,111.10 is: 33,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,431.65 : 53,060.36 = 24,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,431.65/53,060.36 = 24,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,431.65x = 53,060.36 × 24,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,431.65x = 1,279,343,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,343,591.77/38,431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,288.80

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