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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.98, 52,777.86 and 23,139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.98, 52,777.86 and 23,139.41 is: 31,933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.98 : 52,777.86 = 23,139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.98/52,777.86 = 23,139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.98x = 52,777.86 × 23,139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.98x = 1,221,248,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,248,541.46/38,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,933.10

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