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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.98, 52,779.24 and 23,140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.98, 52,779.24 and 23,140.41 is: 31,934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.98 : 52,779.24 = 23,140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.98/52,779.24 = 23,140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.98x = 52,779.24 × 23,140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.98x = 1,221,333,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,333,253.09/38,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,934.47

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