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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,079.88, 52,542.94 and 24,649.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,079.88, 52,542.94 and 24,649.27 is: 34,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,079.88 : 52,542.94 = 24,649.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,079.88/52,542.94 = 24,649.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,079.88x = 52,542.94 × 24,649.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,079.88x = 1,295,145,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,145,114.65/38,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,011.27

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