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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,089.63, 52,539.19 and 23,917.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,089.63, 52,539.19 and 23,917.87 is: 32,991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,089.63 : 52,539.19 = 23,917.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,089.63/52,539.19 = 23,917.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,089.63x = 52,539.19 × 23,917.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,089.63x = 1,256,625,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,625,516.33/38,089.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,991.28

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