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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.35, 52,734.51 and 23,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.35, 52,734.51 and 23,104.58 is: 31,886.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.35 : 52,734.51 = 23,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.35/52,734.51 = 23,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.35x = 52,734.51 × 23,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.35x = 1,218,408,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,408,441.38/38,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,886.04

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