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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,079.13, 52,541.90 and 24,648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,079.13, 52,541.90 and 24,648.52 is: 34,010.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,079.13 : 52,541.90 = 24,648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,079.13/52,541.90 = 24,648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,079.13x = 52,541.90 × 24,648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,079.13x = 1,295,080,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,080,072.99/38,079.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,010.23

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