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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.46, 52,707.58 and 23,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.46, 52,707.58 and 23,084.04 is: 31,859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.46 : 52,707.58 = 23,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.46/52,707.58 = 23,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.46x = 52,707.58 × 23,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.46x = 1,216,703,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,703,885.02/38,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,859.68

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