Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,100.18, 52,572 and 23,943
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,100.18, 52,572 and 23,943 is: 33,037.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,100.18 : 52,572 = 23,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,100.18/52,572 = 23,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,100.18x = 52,572 × 23,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,100.18x = 1,258,731,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,731,396/38,100.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,037.41
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