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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,076.88, 52,565.16 and 23,937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,076.88, 52,565.16 and 23,937.52 is: 33,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,076.88 : 52,565.16 = 23,937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,076.88/52,565.16 = 23,937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,076.88x = 52,565.16 × 23,937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,076.88x = 1,258,279,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,279,568.80/38,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,045.76

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