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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.92, 57,008.88 and 23,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.92, 57,008.88 and 23,016.06 is: 34,524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.92 : 57,008.88 = 23,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.92/57,008.88 = 23,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.92x = 57,008.88 × 23,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.92x = 1,312,119,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,119,802.61/38,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,524.09

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