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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,040.72, 52,490.07 and 23,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,040.72, 52,490.07 and 23,912.70 is: 32,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,040.72 : 52,490.07 = 23,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,040.72/52,490.07 = 23,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,040.72x = 52,490.07 × 23,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,040.72x = 1,255,179,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,179,296.89/38,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,995.68

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