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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,782.16, 53,503.44 and 24,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,782.16, 53,503.44 and 24,629.84 is: 33,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,782.16 : 53,503.44 = 24,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,782.16/53,503.44 = 24,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,782.16x = 53,503.44 × 24,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,782.16x = 1,317,781,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,781,166.65/38,782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,979.06

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