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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,131.74, 52,604.01 and 23,992.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,131.74, 52,604.01 and 23,992.38 is: 33,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,131.74 : 52,604.01 = 23,992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,131.74/52,604.01 = 23,992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,131.74x = 52,604.01 × 23,992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,131.74x = 1,262,095,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,095,408.99/38,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,098.29

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