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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,302.28, 52,842.65 and 23,759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,302.28, 52,842.65 and 23,759.75 is: 32,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,302.28 : 52,842.65 = 23,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,302.28/52,842.65 = 23,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,302.28x = 52,842.65 × 23,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,302.28x = 1,255,527,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,527,869.41/38,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,779.45

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