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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.70, 52,798.41 and 23,927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.70, 52,798.41 and 23,927.97 is: 33,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.70 : 52,798.41 = 23,927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.70/52,798.41 = 23,927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.70x = 52,798.41 × 23,927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.70x = 1,263,358,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,358,770.53/38,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,018.89

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