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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,403.89, 52,970.04 and 24,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,403.89, 52,970.04 and 24,950.19 is: 34,413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,403.89 : 52,970.04 = 24,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,403.89/52,970.04 = 24,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,403.89x = 52,970.04 × 24,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,403.89x = 1,321,612,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,612,562.31/38,403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,413.51

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