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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,607.76, 53,311.96 and 24,291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,607.76, 53,311.96 and 24,291.46 is: 33,543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,607.76 : 53,311.96 = 24,291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,607.76/53,311.96 = 24,291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,607.76x = 53,311.96 × 24,291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,607.76x = 1,295,025,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,025,343.86/38,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,543.14

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