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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,137.08, 57,201.98 and 23,338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,137.08, 57,201.98 and 23,338.38 is: 35,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,137.08 : 57,201.98 = 23,338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,137.08/57,201.98 = 23,338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,137.08x = 57,201.98 × 23,338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,137.08x = 1,335,001,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,001,545.99/38,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,005.34

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