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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.11, 52,627.28 and 23,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.11, 52,627.28 and 23,798.74 is: 32,858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.11 : 52,627.28 = 23,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.11/52,627.28 = 23,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.11x = 52,627.28 × 23,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.11x = 1,252,462,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,462,571.50/38,117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.28

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