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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.24, 52,464.90 and 24,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.24, 52,464.90 and 24,606.60 is: 33,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.24 : 52,464.90 = 24,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.24/52,464.90 = 24,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.24x = 52,464.90 × 24,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.24x = 1,290,982,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,982,808.34/38,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,945.33

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