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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.72, 52,803.46 and 24,852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.72, 52,803.46 and 24,852.19 is: 34,284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.72 : 52,803.46 = 24,852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.72/52,803.46 = 24,852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.72x = 52,803.46 × 24,852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.72x = 1,312,281,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,281,620.58/38,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,284.07

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