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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,283.49, 52,827.42 and 23,940.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,283.49, 52,827.42 and 23,940.55 is: 33,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,283.49 : 52,827.42 = 23,940.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,283.49/52,827.42 = 23,940.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,283.49x = 52,827.42 × 23,940.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,283.49x = 1,264,717,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,717,489.88/38,283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,035.59

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