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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,092.68, 52,561.65 and 23,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,092.68, 52,561.65 and 23,935.50 is: 33,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,092.68 : 52,561.65 = 23,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,092.68/52,561.65 = 23,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,092.68x = 52,561.65 × 23,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,092.68x = 1,258,089,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,089,373.58/38,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,027.06

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