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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.76, 52,795.59 and 23,911.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.76, 52,795.59 and 23,911.56 is: 33,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.76 : 52,795.59 = 23,911.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.76/52,795.59 = 23,911.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.76x = 52,795.59 × 23,911.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.76x = 1,262,424,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,424,918.02/38,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,009.96

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