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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.25, 52,670.25 and 24,760.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.25, 52,670.25 and 24,760.89 is: 34,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.25 : 52,670.25 = 24,760.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.25/52,670.25 = 24,760.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.25x = 52,670.25 × 24,760.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.25x = 1,304,162,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,162,266.52/38,171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,166.09

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