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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,115.48, 52,565.09 and 24,672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,115.48, 52,565.09 and 24,672.72 is: 34,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,115.48 : 52,565.09 = 24,672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,115.48/52,565.09 = 24,672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,115.48x = 52,565.09 × 24,672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,115.48x = 1,296,923,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,923,623.98/38,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,026.17

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