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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.70, 52,835.30 and 24,665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.70, 52,835.30 and 24,665.91 is: 34,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.70 : 52,835.30 = 24,665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.70/52,835.30 = 24,665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.70x = 52,835.30 × 24,665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.70x = 1,303,230,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,230,631.29/38,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,043.18

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