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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.09, 52,459.92 and 24,602.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.09, 52,459.92 and 24,602.67 is: 33,940.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.09 : 52,459.92 = 24,602.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.09/52,459.92 = 24,602.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.09x = 52,459.92 × 24,602.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.09x = 1,290,654,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,654,099.99/38,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,940.39

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