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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,557.62, 53,219.43 and 24,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,557.62, 53,219.43 and 24,418.26 is: 33,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,557.62 : 53,219.43 = 24,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,557.62/53,219.43 = 24,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,557.62x = 53,219.43 × 24,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,557.62x = 1,299,525,878.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,525,878.79/38,557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,703.48

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