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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.26, 52,468.72 and 23,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.26, 52,468.72 and 23,867.90 is: 32,949.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.26 : 52,468.72 = 23,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.26/52,468.72 = 23,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.26x = 52,468.72 × 23,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.26x = 1,252,317,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,317,840.07/38,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,949.44

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