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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.58, 52,503.66 and 23,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.58, 52,503.66 and 23,893.40 is: 32,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.58 : 52,503.66 = 23,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.58/52,503.66 = 23,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.58x = 52,503.66 × 23,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.58x = 1,254,490,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,490,687.33/38,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,969.03

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