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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,013.64, 52,445.96 and 24,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,013.64, 52,445.96 and 24,601.84 is: 33,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,013.64 : 52,445.96 = 24,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,013.64/52,445.96 = 24,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,013.64x = 52,445.96 × 24,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,013.64x = 1,290,267,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,267,116.57/38,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,942.21

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