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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.36, 52,813.08 and 23,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.36, 52,813.08 and 23,155.08 is: 31,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.36 : 52,813.08 = 23,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.36/52,813.08 = 23,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.36x = 52,813.08 × 23,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.36x = 1,222,891,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,891,092.45/38,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,960.68

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