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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,090.54, 52,590.92 and 23,755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,090.54, 52,590.92 and 23,755.97 is: 32,799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,090.54 : 52,590.92 = 23,755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,090.54/52,590.92 = 23,755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,090.54x = 52,590.92 × 23,755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,090.54x = 1,249,347,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,347,936.06/38,090.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,799.43

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