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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.05, 53,807.66 and 24,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.05, 53,807.66 and 24,652.14 is: 34,041.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.05 : 53,807.66 = 24,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.05/53,807.66 = 24,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.05x = 53,807.66 × 24,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.05x = 1,326,473,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,473,967.39/38,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,041.79

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