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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,150.38, 54,007.31 and 24,785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,150.38, 54,007.31 and 24,785.88 is: 34,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,150.38 : 54,007.31 = 24,785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,150.38/54,007.31 = 24,785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,150.38x = 54,007.31 × 24,785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,150.38x = 1,338,618,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,618,580.85/39,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,191.72

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