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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,105.19, 52,610.84 and 23,786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,105.19, 52,610.84 and 23,786.82 is: 32,841.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,105.19 : 52,610.84 = 23,786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,105.19/52,610.84 = 23,786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,105.19x = 52,610.84 × 23,786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,105.19x = 1,251,444,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,444,581.13/38,105.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,841.84

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