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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.18, 52,563.72 and 23,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.18, 52,563.72 and 23,937 is: 33,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.18 : 52,563.72 = 23,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.18/52,563.72 = 23,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.18x = 52,563.72 × 23,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.18x = 1,258,217,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,217,765.64/38,094.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,029.13

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