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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,097.68, 52,568.55 and 23,940.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,097.68, 52,568.55 and 23,940.50 is: 33,033.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,097.68 : 52,568.55 = 23,940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,097.68/52,568.55 = 23,940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,097.68x = 52,568.55 × 23,940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,097.68x = 1,258,517,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,517,371.28/38,097.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,033.96

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