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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122.44, 52,608.24 and 23,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122.44, 52,608.24 and 23,999.28 is: 33,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122.44 : 52,608.24 = 23,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122.44/52,608.24 = 23,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122.44x = 52,608.24 × 23,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122.44x = 1,262,559,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,559,882.07/38,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,118.55

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