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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,236, 52,742.80 and 24,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,236, 52,742.80 and 24,064.24 is: 33,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,236 : 52,742.80 = 24,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,236/52,742.80 = 24,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,236x = 52,742.80 × 24,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,236x = 1,269,215,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,215,397.47/38,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,194.25

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