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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,280.84, 52,837.96 and 24,851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,280.84, 52,837.96 and 24,851.36 is: 34,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,280.84 : 52,837.96 = 24,851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,280.84/52,837.96 = 24,851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,280.84x = 52,837.96 × 24,851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,280.84x = 1,313,095,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,095,165.63/38,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,301.63

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