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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,062, 53,908.44 and 24,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,062, 53,908.44 and 24,160.88 is: 33,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,062 : 53,908.44 = 24,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,062/53,908.44 = 24,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,062x = 53,908.44 × 24,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,062x = 1,302,475,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,475,349.83/39,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,343.80

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