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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,238.08, 57,292.38 and 23,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,238.08, 57,292.38 and 23,416.04 is: 35,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,238.08 : 57,292.38 = 23,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,238.08/57,292.38 = 23,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,238.08x = 57,292.38 × 23,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,238.08x = 1,341,560,661.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,560,661.78/38,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,084.41

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