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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,257.61, 52,821.77 and 23,923.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,257.61, 52,821.77 and 23,923.64 is: 33,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,257.61 : 52,821.77 = 23,923.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,257.61/52,821.77 = 23,923.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,257.61x = 52,821.77 × 23,923.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,257.61x = 1,263,688,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,688,625.92/38,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,031.04

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