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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.49, 52,826.04 and 23,939.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.49, 52,826.04 and 23,939.55 is: 33,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.49 : 52,826.04 = 23,939.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.49/52,826.04 = 23,939.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.49x = 52,826.04 × 23,939.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.49x = 1,264,631,625.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,631,625.88/38,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,034.21

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