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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.02, 52,655.58 and 24,735.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.02, 52,655.58 and 24,735.84 is: 34,128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.02 : 52,655.58 = 24,735.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.02/52,655.58 = 24,735.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.02x = 52,655.58 × 24,735.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.02x = 1,302,480,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,480,001.99/38,164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,128.48

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