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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,305.02, 52,834.97 and 24,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,305.02, 52,834.97 and 24,852.24 is: 34,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,305.02 : 52,834.97 = 24,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,305.02/52,834.97 = 24,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,305.02x = 52,834.97 × 24,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,305.02x = 1,313,067,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,067,230.57/38,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,279.25

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