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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.18, 52,565.10 and 23,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.18, 52,565.10 and 23,938 is: 33,030.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.18 : 52,565.10 = 23,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.18/52,565.10 = 23,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.18x = 52,565.10 × 23,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.18x = 1,258,303,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,303,363.80/38,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,030.51

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