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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,097.39, 52,566.93 and 23,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,097.39, 52,566.93 and 23,942.06 is: 33,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,097.39 : 52,566.93 = 23,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,097.39/52,566.93 = 23,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,097.39x = 52,566.93 × 23,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,097.39x = 1,258,560,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,560,329.24/38,097.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,035.34

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