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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.16, 52,989.70 and 24,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.16, 52,989.70 and 24,995.88 is: 34,500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.16 : 52,989.70 = 24,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.16/52,989.70 = 24,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.16x = 52,989.70 × 24,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.16x = 1,324,524,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,524,182.44/38,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,500.76

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