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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,228.01, 52,741.92 and 23,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,228.01, 52,741.92 and 23,114.94 is: 31,890.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,228.01 : 52,741.92 = 23,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,228.01/52,741.92 = 23,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,228.01x = 52,741.92 × 23,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,228.01x = 1,219,126,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,126,316.28/38,228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,890.92

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