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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,356.72, 54,291.80 and 24,991.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,356.72, 54,291.80 and 24,991.97 is: 34,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,356.72 : 54,291.80 = 24,991.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,356.72/54,291.80 = 24,991.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,356.72x = 54,291.80 × 24,991.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,356.72x = 1,356,858,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,858,640.43/39,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,475.91

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