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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.16, 52,798.14 and 23,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.16, 52,798.14 and 23,151.64 is: 31,949.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.16 : 52,798.14 = 23,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.16/52,798.14 = 23,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.16x = 52,798.14 × 23,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.16x = 1,222,363,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,363,529.95/38,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,949.57

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