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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,612.08, 53,274.47 and 24,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,612.08, 53,274.47 and 24,274.07 is: 33,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,612.08 : 53,274.47 = 24,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,612.08/53,274.47 = 24,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,612.08x = 53,274.47 × 24,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,612.08x = 1,293,188,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,188,213.99/38,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,491.80

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