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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.77, 52,656.61 and 24,736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.77, 52,656.61 and 24,736.59 is: 34,129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.77 : 52,656.61 = 24,736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.77/52,656.61 = 24,736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.77x = 52,656.61 × 24,736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.77x = 1,302,544,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,544,972.36/38,164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,129.51

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