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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,105.08, 52,610.67 and 23,786.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,105.08, 52,610.67 and 23,786.71 is: 32,841.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,105.08 : 52,610.67 = 23,786.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,105.08/52,610.67 = 23,786.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,105.08x = 52,610.67 × 23,786.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,105.08x = 1,251,434,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,434,618.67/38,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,841.68

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