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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,080.08, 52,570.40 and 23,744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,080.08, 52,570.40 and 23,744.24 is: 32,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,080.08 : 52,570.40 = 23,744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,080.08/52,570.40 = 23,744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,080.08x = 52,570.40 × 23,744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,080.08x = 1,248,244,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,244,194.50/38,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,779.45

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