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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.79, 52,901.37 and 24,732.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.79, 52,901.37 and 24,732.23 is: 34,118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.79 : 52,901.37 = 24,732.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.79/52,901.37 = 24,732.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.79x = 52,901.37 × 24,732.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.79x = 1,308,368,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,368,585.65/38,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,118.49

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