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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,250.47, 52,811.06 and 23,931.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,250.47, 52,811.06 and 23,931.87 is: 33,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,250.47 : 52,811.06 = 23,931.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,250.47/52,811.06 = 23,931.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,250.47x = 52,811.06 × 23,931.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,250.47x = 1,263,867,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,867,302.82/38,250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,041.88

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