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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,855.08, 53,628.52 and 24,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,855.08, 53,628.52 and 24,705.16 is: 34,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,855.08 : 53,628.52 = 24,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,855.08/53,628.52 = 24,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,855.08x = 53,628.52 × 24,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,855.08x = 1,324,901,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,901,167.16/38,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,098.53

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