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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,078.68, 53,926.02 and 24,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,078.68, 53,926.02 and 24,930 is: 34,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,078.68 : 53,926.02 = 24,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,078.68/53,926.02 = 24,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,078.68x = 53,926.02 × 24,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,078.68x = 1,344,375,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,375,678.60/39,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,401.77

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