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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,130.93, 52,602.89 and 23,991.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,130.93, 52,602.89 and 23,991.57 is: 33,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,130.93 : 52,602.89 = 23,991.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,130.93/52,602.89 = 23,991.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,130.93x = 52,602.89 × 23,991.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,130.93x = 1,262,025,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,025,797.68/38,130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,097.17

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