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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.25, 52,564.82 and 24,680.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.25, 52,564.82 and 24,680.79 is: 34,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.25 : 52,564.82 = 24,680.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.25/52,564.82 = 24,680.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.25x = 52,564.82 × 24,680.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.25x = 1,297,341,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,341,160.40/38,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,051.62

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