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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.63, 52,559.74 and 24,677.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.63, 52,559.74 and 24,677.17 is: 34,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.63 : 52,559.74 = 24,677.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.63/52,559.74 = 24,677.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.63x = 52,559.74 × 24,677.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.63x = 1,297,025,639.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,025,639.14/38,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,046.57

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