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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,239.76, 52,790.06 and 23,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,239.76, 52,790.06 and 23,907.56 is: 33,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,239.76 : 52,790.06 = 23,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,239.76/52,790.06 = 23,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,239.76x = 52,790.06 × 23,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,239.76x = 1,262,081,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,081,526.85/38,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,004.43

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