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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,103.76, 52,608.87 and 23,785.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,103.76, 52,608.87 and 23,785.41 is: 32,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,103.76 : 52,608.87 = 23,785.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,103.76/52,608.87 = 23,785.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,103.76x = 52,608.87 × 23,785.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,103.76x = 1,251,323,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,323,542.59/38,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,839.90

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