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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.26, 52,558.11 and 23,941.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.26, 52,558.11 and 23,941.86 is: 33,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.26 : 52,558.11 = 23,941.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.26/52,558.11 = 23,941.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.26x = 52,558.11 × 23,941.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.26x = 1,258,338,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,338,911.48/38,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,054.81

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