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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,501.80, 53,117.84 and 24,155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,501.80, 53,117.84 and 24,155.55 is: 33,325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,501.80 : 53,117.84 = 24,155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,501.80/53,117.84 = 24,155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,501.80x = 53,117.84 × 24,155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,501.80x = 1,283,090,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,090,700.40/38,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,325.48

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