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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.88, 52,517.52 and 23,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.88, 52,517.52 and 23,903.52 is: 32,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.88 : 52,517.52 = 23,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.88/52,517.52 = 23,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.88x = 52,517.52 × 23,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.88x = 1,255,353,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,353,589.67/38,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,998.38

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