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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,580.93, 53,239.80 and 24,248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,580.93, 53,239.80 and 24,248.19 is: 33,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,580.93 : 53,239.80 = 24,248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,580.93/53,239.80 = 24,248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,580.93x = 53,239.80 × 24,248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,580.93x = 1,290,968,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,968,785.96/38,580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,461.32

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