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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,115.28, 52,581.44 and 24,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,115.28, 52,581.44 and 24,690.96 is: 34,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,115.28 : 52,581.44 = 24,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,115.28/52,581.44 = 24,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,115.28x = 52,581.44 × 24,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,115.28x = 1,298,286,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,286,231.78/38,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,062.09

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