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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.52, 57,316.32 and 23,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.52, 57,316.32 and 23,423.52 is: 35,133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.52 : 57,316.32 = 23,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.52/57,316.32 = 23,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.52x = 57,316.32 × 23,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.52x = 1,342,549,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,549,967.85/38,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,133.77

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