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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.51, 53,758.84 and 24,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.51, 53,758.84 and 24,621.69 is: 33,978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.51 : 53,758.84 = 24,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.51/53,758.84 = 24,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.51x = 53,758.84 × 24,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.51x = 1,323,633,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,633,431.69/38,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,978.08

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