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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,349.59, 52,924.97 and 23,243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,349.59, 52,924.97 and 23,243.69 is: 32,077.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,349.59 : 52,924.97 = 23,243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,349.59/52,924.97 = 23,243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,349.59x = 52,924.97 × 23,243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,349.59x = 1,230,171,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,171,786.36/38,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,077.84

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