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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.44, 53,389.88 and 24,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.44, 53,389.88 and 24,155.76 is: 33,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.44 : 53,389.88 = 24,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.44/53,389.88 = 24,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.44x = 53,389.88 × 24,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.44x = 1,289,673,127.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,673,127.71/38,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,351.22

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