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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.58, 53,118.92 and 24,351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.58, 53,118.92 and 24,351.75 is: 33,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.58 : 53,118.92 = 24,351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.58/53,118.92 = 24,351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.58x = 53,118.92 × 24,351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.58x = 1,293,538,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,538,720.99/38,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,587.44

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