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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,440.02, 53,030.49 and 24,091.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,440.02, 53,030.49 and 24,091.02 is: 33,235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,440.02 : 53,030.49 = 24,091.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,440.02/53,030.49 = 24,091.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,440.02x = 53,030.49 × 24,091.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,440.02x = 1,277,558,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,558,595.20/38,440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,235.12

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