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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.76, 52,787.30 and 23,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.76, 52,787.30 and 23,905.56 is: 33,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.76 : 52,787.30 = 23,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.76/52,787.30 = 23,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.76x = 52,787.30 × 23,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.76x = 1,261,909,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,909,583.92/38,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,001.66

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