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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,230.04, 52,746.90 and 24,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,230.04, 52,746.90 and 24,809.24 is: 34,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,230.04 : 52,746.90 = 24,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,230.04/52,746.90 = 24,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,230.04x = 52,746.90 × 24,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,230.04x = 1,308,610,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,610,501.36/38,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,229.90

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