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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.68, 52,549.22 and 23,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.68, 52,549.22 and 23,926.50 is: 33,014.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.68 : 52,549.22 = 23,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.68/52,549.22 = 23,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.68x = 52,549.22 × 23,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.68x = 1,257,318,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,318,912.33/38,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,014.64

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