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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.64, 52,565.28 and 24,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.64, 52,565.28 and 24,681.18 is: 34,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.64 : 52,565.28 = 24,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.64/52,565.28 = 24,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.64x = 52,565.28 × 24,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.64x = 1,297,373,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,373,137.43/38,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,052.11

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