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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.54, 52,471.36 and 24,611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.54, 52,471.36 and 24,611.13 is: 33,951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.54 : 52,471.36 = 24,611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.54/52,471.36 = 24,611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.54x = 52,471.36 × 24,611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.54x = 1,291,379,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,379,493.00/38,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,951.92

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