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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,304.79, 52,846.09 and 23,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,304.79, 52,846.09 and 23,762.25 is: 32,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,304.79 : 52,846.09 = 23,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,304.79/52,846.09 = 23,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,304.79x = 52,846.09 × 23,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,304.79x = 1,255,742,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,742,002.10/38,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,782.90

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