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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.28, 53,651.68 and 24,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.28, 53,651.68 and 24,729.44 is: 34,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.28 : 53,651.68 = 24,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.28/53,651.68 = 24,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.28x = 53,651.68 × 24,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.28x = 1,326,776,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,776,001.46/38,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,106.23

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