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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.62, 52,433.57 and 24,592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.62, 52,433.57 and 24,592.83 is: 33,929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.62 : 52,433.57 = 24,592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.62/52,433.57 = 24,592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.62x = 52,433.57 × 24,592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.62x = 1,289,489,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,489,750.34/38,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,929.82

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