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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.38, 52,467.51 and 23,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.38, 52,467.51 and 23,867.02 is: 32,948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.38 : 52,467.51 = 23,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.38/52,467.51 = 23,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.38x = 52,467.51 × 23,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.38x = 1,252,243,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,243,110.52/38,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,948.23

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