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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.26, 52,836.84 and 24,889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.26, 52,836.84 and 24,889.32 is: 34,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.26 : 52,836.84 = 24,889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.26/52,836.84 = 24,889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.26x = 52,836.84 × 24,889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.26x = 1,315,073,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,073,018.55/38,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,323.33

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