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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,067, 52,555.50 and 24,842.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,067, 52,555.50 and 24,842.04 is: 34,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,067 : 52,555.50 = 24,842.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,067/52,555.50 = 24,842.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,067x = 52,555.50 × 24,842.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,067x = 1,305,585,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,585,833.22/38,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,297.05

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