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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.58, 52,679.08 and 24,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.58, 52,679.08 and 24,744.60 is: 34,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.58 : 52,679.08 = 24,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.58/52,679.08 = 24,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.58x = 52,679.08 × 24,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.58x = 1,303,522,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,522,762.97/38,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,167.84

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