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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,151.77, 54,002.68 and 24,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,151.77, 54,002.68 and 24,998.23 is: 34,480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,151.77 : 54,002.68 = 24,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,151.77/54,002.68 = 24,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,151.77x = 54,002.68 × 24,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,151.77x = 1,349,971,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,971,420.26/39,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,480.47

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