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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.66, 52,798.83 and 23,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.66, 52,798.83 and 23,152.14 is: 31,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.66 : 52,798.83 = 23,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.66/52,798.83 = 23,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.66x = 52,798.83 × 23,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.66x = 1,222,405,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,405,904.00/38,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,950.26

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