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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.71, 53,815.80 and 24,849.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.71, 53,815.80 and 24,849.25 is: 34,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.71 : 53,815.80 = 24,849.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.71/53,815.80 = 24,849.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.71x = 53,815.80 × 24,849.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.71x = 1,337,282,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,282,268.15/38,996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,292.18

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