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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,912.63, 53,679.11 and 24,567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,912.63, 53,679.11 and 24,567.30 is: 33,890.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,912.63 : 53,679.11 = 24,567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,912.63/53,679.11 = 24,567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,912.63x = 53,679.11 × 24,567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,912.63x = 1,318,750,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,750,814.46/38,912.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,890.05

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