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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,433.51, 53,046.77 and 24,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,433.51, 53,046.77 and 24,283.62 is: 33,516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,433.51 : 53,046.77 = 24,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,433.51/53,046.77 = 24,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,433.51x = 53,046.77 × 24,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,433.51x = 1,288,167,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,167,483.49/38,433.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,516.78

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