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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.88, 52,469.58 and 23,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.88, 52,469.58 and 23,868.52 is: 32,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.88 : 52,469.58 = 23,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.88/52,469.58 = 23,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.88x = 52,469.58 × 23,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.88x = 1,252,371,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,371,219.62/38,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,950.30

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