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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.94, 52,770.45 and 23,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.94, 52,770.45 and 23,902.08 is: 32,981.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.94 : 52,770.45 = 23,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.94/52,770.45 = 23,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.94x = 52,770.45 × 23,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.94x = 1,261,323,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,323,517.54/38,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,981.00

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