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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,471.82, 53,092.01 and 24,132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,471.82, 53,092.01 and 24,132.26 is: 33,303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,471.82 : 53,092.01 = 24,132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,471.82/53,092.01 = 24,132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,471.82x = 53,092.01 × 24,132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,471.82x = 1,281,230,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,230,189.24/38,471.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,303.08

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