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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,241.76, 52,792.82 and 23,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,241.76, 52,792.82 and 23,909.56 is: 33,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,241.76 : 52,792.82 = 23,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,241.76/52,792.82 = 23,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,241.76x = 52,792.82 × 23,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,241.76x = 1,262,253,097.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,253,097.36/38,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,007.19

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