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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.40, 52,602.86 and 23,781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.40, 52,602.86 and 23,781.04 is: 32,833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.40 : 52,602.86 = 23,781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.40/52,602.86 = 23,781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.40x = 52,602.86 × 23,781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.40x = 1,250,950,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,950,717.77/38,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,833.87

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