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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.90, 52,691.29 and 24,761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.90, 52,691.29 and 24,761.72 is: 34,164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.90 : 52,691.29 = 24,761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.90/52,691.29 = 24,761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.90x = 52,691.29 × 24,761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.90x = 1,304,726,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,726,644.06/38,189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,164.19

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