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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,245.48, 52,779.94 and 23,140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,245.48, 52,779.94 and 23,140.92 is: 31,935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,245.48 : 52,779.94 = 23,140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,245.48/52,779.94 = 23,140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,245.48x = 52,779.94 × 23,140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,245.48x = 1,221,376,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,376,369.14/38,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,935.18

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