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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.51, 52,796.61 and 23,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.51, 52,796.61 and 23,912.30 is: 33,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.51 : 52,796.61 = 23,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.51/52,796.61 = 23,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.51x = 52,796.61 × 23,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.51x = 1,262,488,509.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,488,509.29/38,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,010.97

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