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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.26, 53,118.49 and 24,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.26, 53,118.49 and 24,351.44 is: 33,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.26 : 53,118.49 = 24,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.26/53,118.49 = 24,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.26x = 53,118.49 × 24,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.26x = 1,293,511,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,511,722.13/38,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,587.01

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