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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.22, 52,623.30 and 23,795.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.22, 52,623.30 and 23,795.85 is: 32,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.22 : 52,623.30 = 23,795.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.22/52,623.30 = 23,795.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.22x = 52,623.30 × 23,795.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.22x = 1,252,216,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,216,439.88/38,114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,854.31

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