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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.76, 52,469.41 and 23,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.76, 52,469.41 and 23,868.40 is: 32,950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.76 : 52,469.41 = 23,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.76/52,469.41 = 23,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.76x = 52,469.41 × 23,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.76x = 1,252,360,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,360,865.64/38,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,950.14

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