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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,410.89, 52,976.99 and 24,986.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,410.89, 52,976.99 and 24,986.45 is: 34,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,410.89 : 52,976.99 = 24,986.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,410.89/52,976.99 = 24,986.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,410.89x = 52,976.99 × 24,986.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,410.89x = 1,323,706,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,706,521.97/38,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,461.75

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