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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,103.19, 52,608.08 and 23,784.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,103.19, 52,608.08 and 23,784.82 is: 32,839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,103.19 : 52,608.08 = 23,784.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,103.19/52,608.08 = 23,784.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,103.19x = 52,608.08 × 23,784.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,103.19x = 1,251,273,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,273,749.37/38,103.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,839.08

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