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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,066, 52,554.12 and 24,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,066, 52,554.12 and 24,841.04 is: 34,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,066 : 52,554.12 = 24,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,066/52,554.12 = 24,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,066x = 52,554.12 × 24,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,066x = 1,305,498,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,498,997.08/38,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,295.67

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