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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.24, 52,510.08 and 23,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.24, 52,510.08 and 23,143.68 is: 31,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.24 : 52,510.08 = 23,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.24/52,510.08 = 23,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.24x = 52,510.08 × 23,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.24x = 1,215,276,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,276,488.29/38,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,932.02

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