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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,815, 53,573.34 and 24,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,815, 53,573.34 and 24,665.08 is: 34,043.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,815 : 53,573.34 = 24,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,815/53,573.34 = 24,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,815x = 53,573.34 × 24,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,815x = 1,321,390,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,390,716.97/38,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,043.30

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