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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,242.94, 52,769.07 and 23,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,242.94, 52,769.07 and 23,901.08 is: 32,979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,242.94 : 52,769.07 = 23,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,242.94/52,769.07 = 23,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,242.94x = 52,769.07 × 23,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,242.94x = 1,261,237,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,237,499.75/38,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,979.62

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