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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,002.05, 52,430.03 and 24,590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,002.05, 52,430.03 and 24,590.27 is: 33,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,002.05 : 52,430.03 = 24,590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,002.05/52,430.03 = 24,590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,002.05x = 52,430.03 × 24,590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,002.05x = 1,289,268,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,268,593.81/38,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,926.29

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