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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,039.22, 52,488 and 23,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,039.22, 52,488 and 23,911.20 is: 32,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,039.22 : 52,488 = 23,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,039.22/52,488 = 23,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,039.22x = 52,488 × 23,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,039.22x = 1,255,051,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,051,065.60/38,039.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,993.61

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