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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.90, 52,478.69 and 24,587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.90, 52,478.69 and 24,587.01 is: 33,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.90 : 52,478.69 = 24,587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.90/52,478.69 = 24,587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.90x = 52,478.69 × 24,587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.90x = 1,290,293,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,293,952.88/38,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,948.05

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