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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,263.60, 52,830.05 and 23,929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,263.60, 52,830.05 and 23,929.64 is: 33,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,263.60 : 52,830.05 = 23,929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,263.60/52,830.05 = 23,929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,263.60x = 52,830.05 × 23,929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,263.60x = 1,264,203,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,203,693.88/38,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,039.33

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