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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.73, 53,265.20 and 24,288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.73, 53,265.20 and 24,288.95 is: 33,506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.73 : 53,265.20 = 24,288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.73/53,265.20 = 24,288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.73x = 53,265.20 × 24,288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.73x = 1,293,755,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,755,391.77/38,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,506.80

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