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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.81, 52,549.24 and 24,667.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.81, 52,549.24 and 24,667.39 is: 34,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.81 : 52,549.24 = 24,667.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.81/52,549.24 = 24,667.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.81x = 52,549.24 × 24,667.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.81x = 1,296,252,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,252,211.20/38,091.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,029.68

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