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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,659.68, 53,331.44 and 24,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,659.68, 53,331.44 and 24,337.26 is: 33,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,659.68 : 53,331.44 = 24,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,659.68/53,331.44 = 24,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,659.68x = 53,331.44 × 24,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,659.68x = 1,297,940,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,940,999.77/38,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,573.51

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