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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,125.79, 52,605.86 and 24,695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,125.79, 52,605.86 and 24,695.18 is: 34,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,125.79 : 52,605.86 = 24,695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,125.79/52,605.86 = 24,695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,125.79x = 52,605.86 × 24,695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,125.79x = 1,299,110,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,110,992.52/38,125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,074.34

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