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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,476.83, 53,098.92 and 24,137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,476.83, 53,098.92 and 24,137.27 is: 33,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,476.83 : 53,098.92 = 24,137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,476.83/53,098.92 = 24,137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,476.83x = 53,098.92 × 24,137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,476.83x = 1,281,662,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,662,968.75/38,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.99

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