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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.20, 57,992.12 and 23,843.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.20, 57,992.12 and 23,843.88 is: 35,774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.20 : 57,992.12 = 23,843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.20/57,992.12 = 23,843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.20x = 57,992.12 × 23,843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.20x = 1,382,757,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,757,120.42/38,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,774.35

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