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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,258.66, 52,797.45 and 23,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,258.66, 52,797.45 and 23,151.14 is: 31,948.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,258.66 : 52,797.45 = 23,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,258.66/52,797.45 = 23,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,258.66x = 52,797.45 × 23,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,258.66x = 1,222,321,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,321,156.59/38,258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,948.88

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