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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,108.70, 52,577.64 and 24,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,108.70, 52,577.64 and 24,690.24 is: 34,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,108.70 : 52,577.64 = 24,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,108.70/52,577.64 = 24,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,108.70x = 52,577.64 × 24,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,108.70x = 1,298,154,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,154,550.23/38,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,064.52

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