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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,317.19, 52,871.54 and 23,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,317.19, 52,871.54 and 23,975.33 is: 33,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,317.19 : 52,871.54 = 23,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,317.19/52,871.54 = 23,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,317.19x = 52,871.54 × 23,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,317.19x = 1,267,612,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,612,234.87/38,317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,082.08

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