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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,268.41, 52,775.06 and 23,923.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,268.41, 52,775.06 and 23,923.67 is: 32,992.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,268.41 : 52,775.06 = 23,923.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,268.41/52,775.06 = 23,923.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,268.41x = 52,775.06 × 23,923.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,268.41x = 1,262,572,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,572,736.18/38,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,992.56

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