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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.71, 52,893.45 and 23,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.71, 52,893.45 and 23,975.35 is: 33,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.71 : 52,893.45 = 23,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.71/52,893.45 = 23,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.71x = 52,893.45 × 23,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.71x = 1,268,138,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,138,592.11/38,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,102.28

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