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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.27, 52,654.55 and 24,735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.27, 52,654.55 and 24,735.09 is: 34,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.27 : 52,654.55 = 24,735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.27/52,654.55 = 24,735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.27x = 52,654.55 × 24,735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.27x = 1,302,414,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,414,909.48/38,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,127.45

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