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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.23, 52,542.70 and 24,664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.23, 52,542.70 and 24,664.77 is: 34,029.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.23 : 52,542.70 = 24,664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.23/52,542.70 = 24,664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.23x = 52,542.70 × 24,664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.23x = 1,295,953,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,953,549.02/38,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,029.51

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