Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,085.18, 52,551.29 and 23,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,085.18, 52,551.29 and 23,928 is: 33,016.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,085.18 : 52,551.29 = 23,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,085.18/52,551.29 = 23,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,085.18x = 52,551.29 × 23,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,085.18x = 1,257,447,267.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,447,267.12/38,085.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,016.71
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