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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.56, 52,723.38 and 24,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.56, 52,723.38 and 24,064.52 is: 33,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.56 : 52,723.38 = 24,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.56/52,723.38 = 24,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.56x = 52,723.38 × 24,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.56x = 1,268,762,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,762,832.48/38,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,193.21

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