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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,650.46, 53,328.03 and 24,498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,650.46, 53,328.03 and 24,498.14 is: 33,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,650.46 : 53,328.03 = 24,498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,650.46/53,328.03 = 24,498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,650.46x = 53,328.03 × 24,498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,650.46x = 1,306,437,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,437,544.86/38,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,801.35

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