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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.39, 52,807.24 and 24,645.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.39, 52,807.24 and 24,645.57 is: 34,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.39 : 52,807.24 = 24,645.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.39/52,807.24 = 24,645.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.39x = 52,807.24 × 24,645.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.39x = 1,301,464,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,464,362.71/38,261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,015.09

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