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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.18, 52,559.58 and 23,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.18, 52,559.58 and 23,934 is: 33,024.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.18 : 52,559.58 = 23,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.18/52,559.58 = 23,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.18x = 52,559.58 × 23,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.18x = 1,257,960,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,960,987.72/38,091.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,024.99

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