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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,070, 52,524.45 and 24,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,070, 52,524.45 and 24,651.54 is: 34,011.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,070 : 52,524.45 = 24,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,070/52,524.45 = 24,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,070x = 52,524.45 × 24,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,070x = 1,294,808,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,808,580.15/38,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,011.26

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