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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,325.28, 52,858.88 and 24,900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,325.28, 52,858.88 and 24,900.84 is: 34,343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,325.28 : 52,858.88 = 24,900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,325.28/52,858.88 = 24,900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,325.28x = 52,858.88 × 24,900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,325.28x = 1,316,230,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,230,513.46/38,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,343.66

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