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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.42, 52,591.68 and 23,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.42, 52,591.68 and 23,957.24 is: 33,057.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.42 : 52,591.68 = 23,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.42/52,591.68 = 23,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.42x = 52,591.68 × 23,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.42x = 1,259,951,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,951,236.80/38,114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,057.08

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