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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,472.83, 53,093.40 and 24,133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,472.83, 53,093.40 and 24,133.27 is: 33,304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,472.83 : 53,093.40 = 24,133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,472.83/53,093.40 = 24,133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,472.83x = 53,093.40 × 24,133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,472.83x = 1,281,317,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,317,357.42/38,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,304.47

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