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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,394.16, 52,993.84 and 24,998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,394.16, 52,993.84 and 24,998.88 is: 34,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,394.16 : 52,993.84 = 24,998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,394.16/52,993.84 = 24,998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,394.16x = 52,993.84 × 24,998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,394.16x = 1,324,786,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,786,646.90/38,394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,504.90

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