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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.16, 52,991.08 and 24,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.16, 52,991.08 and 24,996.88 is: 34,502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.16 : 52,991.08 = 24,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.16/52,991.08 = 24,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.16x = 52,991.08 × 24,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.16x = 1,324,611,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,611,667.83/38,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,502.14

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