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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,108.83, 52,624.74 and 24,702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,108.83, 52,624.74 and 24,702.52 is: 34,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,108.83 : 52,624.74 = 24,702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,108.83/52,624.74 = 24,702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,108.83x = 52,624.74 × 24,702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,108.83x = 1,299,963,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,963,692.34/38,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,111.88

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