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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,390.16, 52,988.32 and 24,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,390.16, 52,988.32 and 24,994.88 is: 34,499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,390.16 : 52,988.32 = 24,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,390.16/52,988.32 = 24,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,390.16x = 52,988.32 × 24,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,390.16x = 1,324,436,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,436,699.80/38,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.38

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