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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,111.24, 52,575.96 and 24,686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,111.24, 52,575.96 and 24,686.96 is: 34,056.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,111.24 : 52,575.96 = 24,686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,111.24/52,575.96 = 24,686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,111.24x = 52,575.96 × 24,686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,111.24x = 1,297,940,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,940,621.48/38,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,056.64

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