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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.96, 52,846.05 and 24,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.96, 52,846.05 and 24,891.52 is: 34,330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.96 : 52,846.05 = 24,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.96/52,846.05 = 24,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.96x = 52,846.05 × 24,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.96x = 1,315,418,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,418,378.38/38,315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,330.83

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