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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,577.47, 53,233.40 and 24,430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,577.47, 53,233.40 and 24,430.01 is: 33,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,577.47 : 53,233.40 = 24,430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,577.47/53,233.40 = 24,430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,577.47x = 53,233.40 × 24,430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,577.47x = 1,300,492,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,492,289.24/38,577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.19

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