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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,320.36, 52,881.32 and 23,988.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,320.36, 52,881.32 and 23,988.10 is: 33,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,320.36 : 52,881.32 = 23,988.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,320.36/52,881.32 = 23,988.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,320.36x = 52,881.32 × 23,988.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,320.36x = 1,268,522,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,522,331.43/38,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,103.09

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