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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.32, 52,881.02 and 23,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.32, 52,881.02 and 23,980.80 is: 33,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.32 : 52,881.02 = 23,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.32/52,881.02 = 23,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.32x = 52,881.02 × 23,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.32x = 1,268,129,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,129,164.42/38,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,098.05

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