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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.34, 52,658.52 and 24,746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.34, 52,658.52 and 24,746.94 is: 34,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.34 : 52,658.52 = 24,746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.34/52,658.52 = 24,746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.34x = 52,658.52 × 24,746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.34x = 1,303,137,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,137,234.93/38,171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,139.15

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