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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,336.67, 52,893.96 and 23,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,336.67, 52,893.96 and 23,019.24 is: 31,760.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,336.67 : 52,893.96 = 23,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,336.67/52,893.96 = 23,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,336.67x = 52,893.96 × 23,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,336.67x = 1,217,578,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,578,703.78/38,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,760.16

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