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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,113.92, 52,589.70 and 23,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,113.92, 52,589.70 and 23,958.54 is: 33,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,113.92 : 52,589.70 = 23,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,113.92/52,589.70 = 23,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,113.92x = 52,589.70 × 23,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,113.92x = 1,259,972,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,972,431.04/38,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,058.06

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