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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,020.39, 52,450.70 and 24,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,020.39, 52,450.70 and 24,595.96 is: 33,931.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,020.39 : 52,450.70 = 24,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,020.39/52,450.70 = 24,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,020.39x = 52,450.70 × 24,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,020.39x = 1,290,075,319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,075,319.17/38,020.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,931.14

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