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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.78, 52,776.48 and 23,894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.78, 52,776.48 and 23,894.64 is: 32,960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.78 : 52,776.48 = 23,894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.78/52,776.48 = 23,894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.78x = 52,776.48 × 23,894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.78x = 1,261,074,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,074,990.07/38,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.85

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