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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.26, 52,861.68 and 24,907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.26, 52,861.68 and 24,907.32 is: 34,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.26 : 52,861.68 = 24,907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.26/52,861.68 = 24,907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.26x = 52,861.68 × 24,907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.26x = 1,316,642,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,642,779.50/38,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,348.16

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