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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,210.91, 57,233.40 and 23,374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,210.91, 57,233.40 and 23,374.81 is: 35,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,210.91 : 57,233.40 = 23,374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,210.91/57,233.40 = 23,374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,210.91x = 57,233.40 × 23,374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,210.91x = 1,337,819,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,819,850.65/38,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,011.46

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