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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.73, 52,804.69 and 24,827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.73, 52,804.69 and 24,827.18 is: 34,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.73 : 52,804.69 = 24,827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.73/52,804.69 = 24,827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.73x = 52,804.69 × 24,827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.73x = 1,310,991,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,991,217.38/38,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,268.25

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