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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,867.08, 53,645.08 and 24,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,867.08, 53,645.08 and 24,717.16 is: 34,115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,867.08 : 53,645.08 = 24,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,867.08/53,645.08 = 24,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,867.08x = 53,645.08 × 24,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,867.08x = 1,325,954,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,954,025.57/38,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,115.09

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