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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,379.12, 52,971.87 and 24,926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,379.12, 52,971.87 and 24,926.94 is: 34,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,379.12 : 52,971.87 = 24,926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,379.12/52,971.87 = 24,926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,379.12x = 52,971.87 × 24,926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,379.12x = 1,320,426,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,426,718.65/38,379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,404.82

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