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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,133.56, 52,606.51 and 23,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,133.56, 52,606.51 and 23,994.20 is: 33,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,133.56 : 52,606.51 = 23,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,133.56/52,606.51 = 23,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,133.56x = 52,606.51 × 23,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,133.56x = 1,262,251,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,251,122.24/38,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,100.79

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