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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.30, 52,780.91 and 23,145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.30, 52,780.91 and 23,145.59 is: 31,935.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.30 : 52,780.91 = 23,145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.30/52,780.91 = 23,145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.30x = 52,780.91 × 23,145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.30x = 1,221,644,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,644,923.05/38,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,935.67

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