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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,758.73, 53,472.69 and 24,414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,758.73, 53,472.69 and 24,414.71 is: 33,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,758.73 : 53,472.69 = 24,414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,758.73/53,472.69 = 24,414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,758.73x = 53,472.69 × 24,414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,758.73x = 1,305,519,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,519,951.91/38,758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,683.25

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