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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,205.06, 57,245.35 and 23,382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,205.06, 57,245.35 and 23,382.87 is: 35,036.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,205.06 : 57,245.35 = 23,382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,205.06/57,245.35 = 23,382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,205.06x = 57,245.35 × 23,382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,205.06x = 1,338,560,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,560,577.15/38,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,036.21

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