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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.42, 52,529.58 and 23,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.42, 52,529.58 and 23,912.24 is: 32,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.42 : 52,529.58 = 23,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.42/52,529.58 = 23,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.42x = 52,529.58 × 23,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.42x = 1,256,099,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,099,661.41/38,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,994.98

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