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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,216.72, 57,263.19 and 23,380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,216.72, 57,263.19 and 23,380.67 is: 35,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,216.72 : 57,263.19 = 23,380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,216.72/57,263.19 = 23,380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,216.72x = 57,263.19 × 23,380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,216.72x = 1,338,851,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,851,462.22/38,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,033.14

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