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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.73, 52,486.80 and 24,622.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.73, 52,486.80 and 24,622.33 is: 33,967.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.73 : 52,486.80 = 24,622.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.73/52,486.80 = 24,622.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.73x = 52,486.80 × 24,622.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.73x = 1,292,347,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,347,310.24/38,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,967.37

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