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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,947.67, 53,746.51 and 24,615.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,947.67, 53,746.51 and 24,615.19 is: 33,968.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,947.67 : 53,746.51 = 24,615.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,947.67/53,746.51 = 24,615.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,947.67x = 53,746.51 × 24,615.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,947.67x = 1,322,980,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,980,555.49/38,947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,968.16

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