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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.02, 52,647.30 and 24,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.02, 52,647.30 and 24,729.84 is: 34,120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.02 : 52,647.30 = 24,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.02/52,647.30 = 24,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.02x = 52,647.30 × 24,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.02x = 1,301,959,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,959,305.43/38,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,120.20

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