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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107.23, 52,553.70 and 24,664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107.23, 52,553.70 and 24,664.47 is: 34,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107.23 : 52,553.70 = 24,664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107.23/52,553.70 = 24,664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107.23x = 52,553.70 × 24,664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107.23x = 1,296,209,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,209,157.04/38,107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,014.78

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