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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,755.84, 53,460.46 and 24,410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,755.84, 53,460.46 and 24,410.05 is: 33,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,755.84 : 53,460.46 = 24,410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,755.84/53,460.46 = 24,410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,755.84x = 53,460.46 × 24,410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,755.84x = 1,304,972,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,972,501.62/38,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,671.64

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