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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.13, 52,557.84 and 24,461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.13, 52,557.84 and 24,461.69 is: 33,772.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.13 : 52,557.84 = 24,461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.13/52,557.84 = 24,461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.13x = 52,557.84 × 24,461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.13x = 1,285,653,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,653,326.36/38,068.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,772.44

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