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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,093.18, 52,562.34 and 23,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,093.18, 52,562.34 and 23,936 is: 33,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,093.18 : 52,562.34 = 23,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,093.18/52,562.34 = 23,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,093.18x = 52,562.34 × 23,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,093.18x = 1,258,132,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,132,170.24/38,093.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,027.75

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