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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,203.76, 52,721.76 and 23,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,203.76, 52,721.76 and 23,093.72 is: 31,869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,203.76 : 52,721.76 = 23,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,203.76/52,721.76 = 23,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,203.76x = 52,721.76 × 23,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,203.76x = 1,217,541,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,541,563.35/38,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,869.68

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