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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.58, 53,273.78 and 24,273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.58, 53,273.78 and 24,273.57 is: 33,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.58 : 53,273.78 = 24,273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.58/53,273.78 = 24,273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.58x = 53,273.78 × 24,273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.58x = 1,293,144,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,144,827.99/38,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,491.11

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