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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,064.08, 53,934.48 and 24,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,064.08, 53,934.48 and 24,186 is: 33,392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,064.08 : 53,934.48 = 24,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,064.08/53,934.48 = 24,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,064.08x = 53,934.48 × 24,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,064.08x = 1,304,459,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,459,333.28/39,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,392.81

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