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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.29, 52,542.14 and 23,720.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.29, 52,542.14 and 23,720.85 is: 32,750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.29 : 52,542.14 = 23,720.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.29/52,542.14 = 23,720.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.29x = 52,542.14 × 23,720.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.29x = 1,246,344,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,344,103.01/38,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,750.88

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