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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.27, 52,655.93 and 24,736.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.27, 52,655.93 and 24,736.09 is: 34,128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.27 : 52,655.93 = 24,736.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.27/52,655.93 = 24,736.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.27x = 52,655.93 × 24,736.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.27x = 1,302,501,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,501,699.83/38,164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,128.83

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