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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825, 53,587.14 and 24,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825, 53,587.14 and 24,675.08 is: 34,057.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825 : 53,587.14 = 24,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825/53,587.14 = 24,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825x = 53,587.14 × 24,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825x = 1,322,266,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,266,966.47/38,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,057.10

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