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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,381.77, 52,934.47 and 24,942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,381.77, 52,934.47 and 24,942.66 is: 34,399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,381.77 : 52,934.47 = 24,942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,381.77/52,934.47 = 24,942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,381.77x = 52,934.47 × 24,942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,381.77x = 1,320,326,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,326,487.49/38,381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.83

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