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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.68, 52,565.79 and 23,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.68, 52,565.79 and 23,938.50 is: 33,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.68 : 52,565.79 = 23,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.68/52,565.79 = 23,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.68x = 52,565.79 × 23,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.68x = 1,258,346,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,346,163.92/38,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,031.20

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