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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.21, 52,908.59 and 23,807.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.21, 52,908.59 and 23,807.58 is: 32,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.21 : 52,908.59 = 23,807.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.21/52,908.59 = 23,807.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.21x = 52,908.59 × 23,807.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.21x = 1,259,625,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,625,489.11/38,350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,845.33

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