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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,753.78, 53,467.09 and 24,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,753.78, 53,467.09 and 24,614.82 is: 33,960.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,753.78 : 53,467.09 = 24,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,753.78/53,467.09 = 24,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,753.78x = 53,467.09 × 24,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,753.78x = 1,316,082,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,082,734.74/38,753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,960.12

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