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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,991.32, 53,806.26 and 24,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,991.32, 53,806.26 and 24,848.68 is: 34,290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,991.32 : 53,806.26 = 24,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,991.32/53,806.26 = 24,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,991.32x = 53,806.26 × 24,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,991.32x = 1,337,014,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,014,536.74/38,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,290.06

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