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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.07, 52,615.13 and 24,726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.07, 52,615.13 and 24,726.42 is: 34,092.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.07 : 52,615.13 = 24,726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.07/52,615.13 = 24,726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.07x = 52,615.13 × 24,726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.07x = 1,300,983,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,983,679.10/38,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,092.80

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