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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.05, 52,781.94 and 23,146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.05, 52,781.94 and 23,146.34 is: 31,936.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.05 : 52,781.94 = 23,146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.05/52,781.94 = 23,146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.05x = 52,781.94 × 23,146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.05x = 1,221,708,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,708,465.19/38,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,936.71

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