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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,017.38, 52,482.72 and 23,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,017.38, 52,482.72 and 23,878.02 is: 32,963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,017.38 : 52,482.72 = 23,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,017.38/52,482.72 = 23,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,017.38x = 52,482.72 × 23,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,017.38x = 1,253,183,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,183,437.81/38,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,963.44

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