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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.86, 52,463.74 and 24,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.86, 52,463.74 and 24,605.48 is: 33,944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.86 : 52,463.74 = 24,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.86/52,463.74 = 24,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.86x = 52,463.74 × 24,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.86x = 1,290,895,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,895,505.30/38,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,944.26

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