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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,060, 53,905.68 and 24,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,060, 53,905.68 and 24,158.88 is: 33,341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,060 : 53,905.68 = 24,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,060/53,905.68 = 24,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,060x = 53,905.68 × 24,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,060x = 1,302,300,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,300,854.44/39,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,341.04

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