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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,121.91, 52,602.11 and 23,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,121.91, 52,602.11 and 23,964.73 is: 33,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,121.91 : 52,602.11 = 23,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,121.91/52,602.11 = 23,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,121.91x = 52,602.11 × 23,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,121.91x = 1,260,595,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,595,202.12/38,121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,067.47

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