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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,037.28, 52,473.77 and 24,612.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,037.28, 52,473.77 and 24,612.86 is: 33,954.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,037.28 : 52,473.77 = 24,612.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,037.28/52,473.77 = 24,612.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,037.28x = 52,473.77 × 24,612.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,037.28x = 1,291,529,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,529,554.68/38,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,954.31

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