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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,697.98, 53,380.53 and 24,335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,697.98, 53,380.53 and 24,335.03 is: 33,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,697.98 : 53,380.53 = 24,335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,697.98/53,380.53 = 24,335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,697.98x = 53,380.53 × 24,335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,697.98x = 1,299,016,798.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,016,798.97/38,697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,568.08

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