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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,982.11, 53,803.65 and 24,632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,982.11, 53,803.65 and 24,632.82 is: 33,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,982.11 : 53,803.65 = 24,632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,982.11/53,803.65 = 24,632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,982.11x = 53,803.65 × 24,632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,982.11x = 1,325,335,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,335,625.79/38,982.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,998.56

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