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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.26, 52,921.62 and 23,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.26, 52,921.62 and 23,241.24 is: 32,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.26 : 52,921.62 = 23,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.26/52,921.62 = 23,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.26x = 52,921.62 × 23,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.26x = 1,229,964,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,964,071.61/38,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,074.37

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