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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.28, 52,785.36 and 23,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.28, 52,785.36 and 23,365.92 is: 32,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.28 : 52,785.36 = 23,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.28/52,785.36 = 23,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.28x = 52,785.36 × 23,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.28x = 1,233,378,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,378,498.93/38,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,235.68

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