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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.39, 57,221.94 and 23,351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.39, 57,221.94 and 23,351.69 is: 35,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.39 : 57,221.94 = 23,351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.39/57,221.94 = 23,351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.39x = 57,221.94 × 23,351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.39x = 1,336,229,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,229,234.70/38,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,025.31

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