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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.62, 52,436.33 and 24,594.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.62, 52,436.33 and 24,594.83 is: 33,932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.62 : 52,436.33 = 24,594.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.62/52,436.33 = 24,594.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.62x = 52,436.33 × 24,594.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.62x = 1,289,662,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,662,499.20/38,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,932.58

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