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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,311.71, 52,896.21 and 23,977.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,311.71, 52,896.21 and 23,977.35 is: 33,105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,311.71 : 52,896.21 = 23,977.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,311.71/52,896.21 = 23,977.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,311.71x = 52,896.21 × 23,977.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,311.71x = 1,268,310,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,310,940.84/38,311.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,105.05

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