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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,565.27, 53,225.82 and 24,419.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,565.27, 53,225.82 and 24,419.43 is: 33,702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,565.27 : 53,225.82 = 24,419.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,565.27/53,225.82 = 24,419.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,565.27x = 53,225.82 × 24,419.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,565.27x = 1,299,744,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,744,185.68/38,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,702.45

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