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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.52, 52,716.48 and 23,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.52, 52,716.48 and 23,106.80 is: 31,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.52 : 52,716.48 = 23,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.52/52,716.48 = 23,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.52x = 52,716.48 × 23,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.52x = 1,218,109,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,109,160.06/38,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,879.73

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