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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.94, 52,771.83 and 23,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.94, 52,771.83 and 23,903.08 is: 32,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.94 : 52,771.83 = 23,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.94/52,771.83 = 23,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.94x = 52,771.83 × 23,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.94x = 1,261,409,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,409,274.24/38,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,982.38

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