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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.08, 53,273.09 and 24,273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.08, 53,273.09 and 24,273.07 is: 33,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.08 : 53,273.09 = 24,273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.08/53,273.09 = 24,273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.08x = 53,273.09 × 24,273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.08x = 1,293,101,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,101,370.19/38,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,490.42

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