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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,255.32, 52,802.81 and 24,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,255.32, 52,802.81 and 24,825.84 is: 34,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,255.32 : 52,802.81 = 24,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,255.32/52,802.81 = 24,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,255.32x = 52,802.81 × 24,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,255.32x = 1,310,874,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,874,112.61/38,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,266.45

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