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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,112.86, 52,606.86 and 24,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,112.86, 52,606.86 and 24,683.60 is: 34,070.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,112.86 : 52,606.86 = 24,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,112.86/52,606.86 = 24,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,112.86x = 52,606.86 × 24,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,112.86x = 1,298,526,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,526,689.50/38,112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,070.57

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