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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,811.43, 53,537.82 and 24,446.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,811.43, 53,537.82 and 24,446.53 is: 33,722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,811.43 : 53,537.82 = 24,446.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,811.43/53,537.82 = 24,446.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,811.43x = 53,537.82 × 24,446.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,811.43x = 1,308,813,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,813,922.76/38,811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,722.38

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