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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,108.20, 52,614.98 and 23,789.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,108.20, 52,614.98 and 23,789.82 is: 32,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,108.20 : 52,614.98 = 23,789.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,108.20/52,614.98 = 23,789.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,108.20x = 52,614.98 × 23,789.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,108.20x = 1,251,700,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,700,903.50/38,108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,845.97

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