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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.40, 52,661.96 and 24,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.40, 52,661.96 and 24,737.04 is: 34,137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.40 : 52,661.96 = 24,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.40/52,661.96 = 24,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.40x = 52,661.96 × 24,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.40x = 1,302,701,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,701,011.00/38,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,137.51

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