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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,040.22, 52,489.38 and 23,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,040.22, 52,489.38 and 23,912.20 is: 32,994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,040.22 : 52,489.38 = 23,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,040.22/52,489.38 = 23,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,040.22x = 52,489.38 × 23,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,040.22x = 1,255,136,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,136,552.44/38,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,994.99

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