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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,272, 52,793.34 and 23,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,272, 52,793.34 and 23,906.92 is: 32,977.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,272 : 52,793.34 = 23,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,272/52,793.34 = 23,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,272x = 52,793.34 × 23,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,272x = 1,262,126,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,126,155.91/38,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,977.79

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