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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,036.10, 52,472.14 and 24,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,036.10, 52,472.14 and 24,611.68 is: 33,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036.10 : 52,472.14 = 24,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036.10/52,472.14 = 24,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036.10x = 52,472.14 × 24,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036.10x = 1,291,427,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,427,522.66/38,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,952.68

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