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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,240.19, 57,295.58 and 23,418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,240.19, 57,295.58 and 23,418.17 is: 35,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,240.19 : 57,295.58 = 23,418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,240.19/57,295.58 = 23,418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,240.19x = 57,295.58 × 23,418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,240.19x = 1,341,757,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,757,229.12/38,240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,087.62

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