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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,278.72, 52,824.96 and 24,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,278.72, 52,824.96 and 24,855.04 is: 34,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,278.72 : 52,824.96 = 24,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,278.72/52,824.96 = 24,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,278.72x = 52,824.96 × 24,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,278.72x = 1,312,966,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,966,493.80/38,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,300.17

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