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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,651.46, 53,329.41 and 24,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,651.46, 53,329.41 and 24,499.14 is: 33,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,651.46 : 53,329.41 = 24,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,651.46/53,329.41 = 24,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,651.46x = 53,329.41 × 24,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,651.46x = 1,306,524,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,524,681.71/38,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,802.73

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