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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,270.61, 52,800.39 and 23,920.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,270.61, 52,800.39 and 23,920.65 is: 33,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,270.61 : 52,800.39 = 23,920.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,270.61/52,800.39 = 23,920.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,270.61x = 52,800.39 × 23,920.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,270.61x = 1,263,019,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,019,649.05/38,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,002.34

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