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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282, 52,807.14 and 23,916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282, 52,807.14 and 23,916.92 is: 32,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282 : 52,807.14 = 23,916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282/52,807.14 = 23,916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282x = 52,807.14 × 23,916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282x = 1,262,984,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,984,142.81/38,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,991.59

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