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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,804.67, 54,899.35 and 24,688.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,804.67, 54,899.35 and 24,688.85 is: 34,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,804.67 : 54,899.35 = 24,688.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,804.67/54,899.35 = 24,688.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,804.67x = 54,899.35 × 24,688.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,804.67x = 1,355,401,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,401,892.77/39,804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,051.33

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