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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,104.93, 52,567.33 and 24,680.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,104.93, 52,567.33 and 24,680.50 is: 34,047.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,104.93 : 52,567.33 = 24,680.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,104.93/52,567.33 = 24,680.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,104.93x = 52,567.33 × 24,680.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,104.93x = 1,297,387,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,387,841.22/38,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,047.77

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