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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.81, 52,874.82 and 23,976.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.81, 52,874.82 and 23,976.30 is: 33,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.81 : 52,874.82 = 23,976.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.81/52,874.82 = 23,976.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.81x = 52,874.82 × 23,976.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.81x = 1,267,742,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,742,456.85/38,309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,091.85

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