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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,723.98, 53,091.08 and 38,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,723.98, 53,091.08 and 38,024.14 is: 52,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,723.98 : 53,091.08 = 38,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,723.98/53,091.08 = 38,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,723.98x = 53,091.08 × 38,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,723.98x = 2,018,742,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,742,658.67/38,723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,131.59

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