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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.91, 57,231.90 and 23,373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.91, 57,231.90 and 23,373.81 is: 35,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.91 : 57,231.90 = 23,373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.91/57,231.90 = 23,373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.91x = 57,231.90 × 23,373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.91x = 1,337,727,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,727,556.54/38,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,009.97

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