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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.46, 52,882.63 and 23,981.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.46, 52,882.63 and 23,981.97 is: 33,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.46 : 52,882.63 = 23,981.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.46/52,882.63 = 23,981.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.46x = 52,882.63 × 23,981.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.46x = 1,268,229,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,229,646.18/38,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,099.68

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