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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.61, 52,459.27 and 24,602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.61, 52,459.27 and 24,602.22 is: 33,939.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.61 : 52,459.27 = 24,602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.61/52,459.27 = 24,602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.61x = 52,459.27 × 24,602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.61x = 1,290,614,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,614,440.07/38,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,939.78

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