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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,271.12, 52,801.08 and 23,921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,271.12, 52,801.08 and 23,921.16 is: 33,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,271.12 : 52,801.08 = 23,921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,271.12/52,801.08 = 23,921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,271.12x = 52,801.08 × 23,921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,271.12x = 1,263,063,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,063,082.85/38,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,003.03

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