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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.54, 52,787.79 and 24,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.54, 52,787.79 and 24,440.04 is: 33,732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.54 : 52,787.79 = 24,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.54/52,787.79 = 24,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.54x = 52,787.79 × 24,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.54x = 1,290,135,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,135,699.11/38,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,732.09

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