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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.08, 52,780.37 and 23,140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.08, 52,780.37 and 23,140.46 is: 31,935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.08 : 52,780.37 = 23,140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.08/52,780.37 = 23,140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.08x = 52,780.37 × 23,140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.08x = 1,221,361,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,361,661.17/38,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,935.97

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