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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,106.93, 52,570.09 and 24,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,106.93, 52,570.09 and 24,682.50 is: 34,050.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,106.93 : 52,570.09 = 24,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,106.93/52,570.09 = 24,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,106.93x = 52,570.09 × 24,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,106.93x = 1,297,561,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,561,246.43/38,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,050.53

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