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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,065.56, 52,550.37 and 23,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,065.56, 52,550.37 and 23,729.76 is: 32,759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,065.56 : 52,550.37 = 23,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,065.56/52,550.37 = 23,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,065.56x = 52,550.37 × 23,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,065.56x = 1,247,007,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,007,668.01/38,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,759.47

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