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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,263.70, 52,801.16 and 23,929.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,263.70, 52,801.16 and 23,929.98 is: 33,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,263.70 : 52,801.16 = 23,929.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,263.70/52,801.16 = 23,929.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,263.70x = 52,801.16 × 23,929.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,263.70x = 1,263,530,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,530,702.78/38,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,021.66

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