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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,098.39, 52,568.31 and 23,943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,098.39, 52,568.31 and 23,943.06 is: 33,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,098.39 : 52,568.31 = 23,943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,098.39/52,568.31 = 23,943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,098.39x = 52,568.31 × 23,943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,098.39x = 1,258,646,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,646,200.43/38,098.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,036.73

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