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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.72, 52,784.73 and 23,140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.72, 52,784.73 and 23,140.01 is: 31,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.72 : 52,784.73 = 23,140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.72/52,784.73 = 23,140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.72x = 52,784.73 × 23,140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.72x = 1,221,439,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,439,312.01/38,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,935.80

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