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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.97, 52,808.99 and 23,930.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.97, 52,808.99 and 23,930.37 is: 33,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.97 : 52,808.99 = 23,930.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.97/52,808.99 = 23,930.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.97x = 52,808.99 × 23,930.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.97x = 1,263,738,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,738,550.37/38,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,039.81

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