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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.24, 52,462.14 and 24,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.24, 52,462.14 and 24,604.60 is: 33,942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.24 : 52,462.14 = 24,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.24/52,462.14 = 24,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.24x = 52,462.14 × 24,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.24x = 1,290,809,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,809,969.84/38,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,942.57

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