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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.42, 57,011.13 and 23,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.42, 57,011.13 and 23,017.56 is: 34,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.42 : 57,011.13 = 23,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.42/57,011.13 = 23,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.42x = 57,011.13 × 23,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.42x = 1,312,257,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,257,105.44/38,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,526.34

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