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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,092.77, 52,573.84 and 23,754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,092.77, 52,573.84 and 23,754.94 is: 32,785.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,092.77 : 52,573.84 = 23,754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,092.77/52,573.84 = 23,754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,092.77x = 52,573.84 × 23,754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,092.77x = 1,248,888,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,888,223.95/38,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,785.44

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