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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.59, 52,772.16 and 24,832.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.59, 52,772.16 and 24,832.01 is: 34,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.59 : 52,772.16 = 24,832.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.59/52,772.16 = 24,832.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.59x = 52,772.16 × 24,832.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.59x = 1,310,438,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,438,804.84/38,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,284.41

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