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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.70, 52,802.54 and 23,930.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.70, 52,802.54 and 23,930.98 is: 33,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.70 : 52,802.54 = 23,930.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.70/52,802.54 = 23,930.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.70x = 52,802.54 × 23,930.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.70x = 1,263,616,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,616,528.69/38,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,023.04

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