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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,066.63, 52,555.77 and 24,460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,066.63, 52,555.77 and 24,460.18 is: 33,770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,066.63 : 52,555.77 = 24,460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,066.63/52,555.77 = 24,460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,066.63x = 52,555.77 × 24,460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,066.63x = 1,285,523,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,523,462.85/38,066.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,770.36

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