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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,079.65, 52,555.71 and 23,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,079.65, 52,555.71 and 23,741.80 is: 32,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,079.65 : 52,555.71 = 23,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,079.65/52,555.71 = 23,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,079.65x = 52,555.71 × 23,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,079.65x = 1,247,767,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,767,310.40/38,079.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,767.30

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