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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.32, 52,801.43 and 24,824.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.32, 52,801.43 and 24,824.84 is: 34,265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.32 : 52,801.43 = 24,824.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.32/52,801.43 = 24,824.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.32x = 52,801.43 × 24,824.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.32x = 1,310,786,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,786,663.39/38,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,265.06

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