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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,118.23, 52,568.88 and 24,675.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,118.23, 52,568.88 and 24,675.47 is: 34,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,118.23 : 52,568.88 = 24,675.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,118.23/52,568.88 = 24,675.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,118.23x = 52,568.88 × 24,675.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,118.23x = 1,297,161,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,161,558.53/38,118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,029.96

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