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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,036.67, 52,472.91 and 24,612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,036.67, 52,472.91 and 24,612.26 is: 33,953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036.67 : 52,472.91 = 24,612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036.67/52,472.91 = 24,612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036.67x = 52,472.91 × 24,612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036.67x = 1,291,476,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,476,641.51/38,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,953.46

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