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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.35, 52,861.73 and 24,902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.35, 52,861.73 and 24,902.97 is: 34,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.35 : 52,861.73 = 24,902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.35/52,861.73 = 24,902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.35x = 52,861.73 × 24,902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.35x = 1,316,414,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,414,042.34/38,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,346.59

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