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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,023.80, 52,464.42 and 23,871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,023.80, 52,464.42 and 23,871.48 is: 32,937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,023.80 : 52,464.42 = 23,871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,023.80/52,464.42 = 23,871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,023.80x = 52,464.42 × 23,871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,023.80x = 1,252,403,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,403,352.74/38,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,937.35

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