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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,106.70, 52,569.73 and 24,682.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,106.70, 52,569.73 and 24,682.43 is: 34,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,106.70 : 52,569.73 = 24,682.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,106.70/52,569.73 = 24,682.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,106.70x = 52,569.73 × 24,682.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,106.70x = 1,297,548,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,548,680.84/38,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,050.41

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