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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.46, 52,806.47 and 23,163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.46, 52,806.47 and 23,163.44 is: 31,968.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.46 : 52,806.47 = 23,163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.46/52,806.47 = 23,163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.46x = 52,806.47 × 23,163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.46x = 1,223,179,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,179,499.46/38,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,968.14

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