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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.52, 53,773.52 and 23,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.52, 53,773.52 and 23,852.40 is: 32,908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.52 : 53,773.52 = 23,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.52/53,773.52 = 23,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.52x = 53,773.52 × 23,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.52x = 1,282,627,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,627,508.45/38,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,908.54

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