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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.34, 52,449.39 and 23,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.34, 52,449.39 and 23,837.58 is: 32,893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.34 : 52,449.39 = 23,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.34/52,449.39 = 23,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.34x = 52,449.39 × 23,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.34x = 1,250,266,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,266,530.08/38,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,893.67

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