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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,132.06, 52,604.44 and 23,992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,132.06, 52,604.44 and 23,992.70 is: 33,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,132.06 : 52,604.44 = 23,992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,132.06/52,604.44 = 23,992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,132.06x = 52,604.44 × 23,992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,132.06x = 1,262,122,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,122,224.58/38,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,098.72

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