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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101, 52,567.23 and 24,682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101, 52,567.23 and 24,682.54 is: 34,054.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101 : 52,567.23 = 24,682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101/52,567.23 = 24,682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101x = 52,567.23 × 24,682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101x = 1,297,492,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,492,757.16/38,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,054.03

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