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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,104.19, 52,609.46 and 23,785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,104.19, 52,609.46 and 23,785.82 is: 32,840.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,104.19 : 52,609.46 = 23,785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,104.19/52,609.46 = 23,785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,104.19x = 52,609.46 × 23,785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,104.19x = 1,251,359,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,359,145.86/38,104.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,840.46

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