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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,103.14, 52,608.02 and 23,784.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,103.14, 52,608.02 and 23,784.78 is: 32,839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,103.14 : 52,608.02 = 23,784.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,103.14/52,608.02 = 23,784.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,103.14x = 52,608.02 × 23,784.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,103.14x = 1,251,270,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,270,181.94/38,103.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,839.03

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