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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,227.68, 52,728.48 and 23,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,227.68, 52,728.48 and 23,323.68 is: 32,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,227.68 : 52,728.48 = 23,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,227.68/52,728.48 = 23,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,227.68x = 52,728.48 × 23,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,227.68x = 1,229,822,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,822,194.41/38,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,170.99

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