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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.41, 52,469.81 and 24,609.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.41, 52,469.81 and 24,609.99 is: 33,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.41 : 52,469.81 = 24,609.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.41/52,469.81 = 24,609.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.41x = 52,469.81 × 24,609.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.41x = 1,291,281,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,281,665.40/38,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,950.35

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