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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107.32, 52,574.94 and 23,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107.32, 52,574.94 and 23,961.24 is: 33,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107.32 : 52,574.94 = 23,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107.32/52,574.94 = 23,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107.32x = 52,574.94 × 23,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107.32x = 1,259,760,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,760,755.33/38,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,058.24

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