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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.70, 52,554.56 and 24,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.70, 52,554.56 and 24,671.36 is: 34,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.70 : 52,554.56 = 24,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.70/52,554.56 = 24,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.70x = 52,554.56 × 24,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.70x = 1,296,592,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,592,477.43/38,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,035.14

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