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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.61, 52,627.97 and 23,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.61, 52,627.97 and 23,799.24 is: 32,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.61 : 52,627.97 = 23,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.61/52,627.97 = 23,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.61x = 52,627.97 × 23,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.61x = 1,252,505,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,505,306.61/38,117.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.97

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