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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,300.79, 52,840.58 and 23,758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,300.79, 52,840.58 and 23,758.25 is: 32,777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,300.79 : 52,840.58 = 23,758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,300.79/52,840.58 = 23,758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,300.79x = 52,840.58 × 23,758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,300.79x = 1,255,399,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,399,326.79/38,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,777.37

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