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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.64, 52,443.20 and 24,599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.64, 52,443.20 and 24,599.84 is: 33,939.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.64 : 52,443.20 = 24,599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.64/52,443.20 = 24,599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.64x = 52,443.20 × 24,599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.64x = 1,290,094,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,094,329.09/38,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,939.45

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