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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,436.84, 53,015.58 and 24,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,436.84, 53,015.58 and 24,983.28 is: 34,459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,436.84 : 53,015.58 = 24,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,436.84/53,015.58 = 24,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,436.84x = 53,015.58 × 24,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,436.84x = 1,324,503,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,503,079.50/38,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,459.21

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