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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.81, 52,876.20 and 23,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.81, 52,876.20 and 23,977.30 is: 33,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.81 : 52,876.20 = 23,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.81/52,876.20 = 23,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.81x = 52,876.20 × 23,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.81x = 1,267,828,510.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,828,510.26/38,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,093.23

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