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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.26, 52,796.58 and 23,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.26, 52,796.58 and 23,153.98 is: 31,947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.26 : 52,796.58 = 23,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.26/52,796.58 = 23,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.26x = 52,796.58 × 23,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.26x = 1,222,450,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,450,841.62/38,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,947.59

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