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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.99, 52,468.70 and 23,888.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.99, 52,468.70 and 23,888.97 is: 32,970.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.99 : 52,468.70 = 23,888.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.99/52,468.70 = 23,888.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.99x = 52,468.70 × 23,888.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.99x = 1,253,423,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,423,080.79/38,016.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,970.08

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