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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.61, 52,787.97 and 23,911.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.61, 52,787.97 and 23,911.65 is: 32,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.61 : 52,787.97 = 23,911.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.61/52,787.97 = 23,911.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.61x = 52,787.97 × 23,911.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.61x = 1,262,247,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,247,462.85/38,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,989.92

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