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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.28, 52,548.64 and 23,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.28, 52,548.64 and 23,926.04 is: 33,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.28 : 52,548.64 = 23,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.28/52,548.64 = 23,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.28x = 52,548.64 × 23,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.28x = 1,257,280,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,280,862.59/38,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,013.99

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