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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.01, 52,798.68 and 23,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.01, 52,798.68 and 23,913.81 is: 33,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.01 : 52,798.68 = 23,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.01/52,798.68 = 23,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.01x = 52,798.68 × 23,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.01x = 1,262,617,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,617,601.77/38,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,013.05

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