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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,245.54, 52,786.41 and 24,439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,245.54, 52,786.41 and 24,439.04 is: 33,730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,245.54 : 52,786.41 = 24,439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,245.54/52,786.41 = 24,439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,245.54x = 52,786.41 × 24,439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,245.54x = 1,290,049,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,049,245.01/38,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,730.71

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