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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.26, 52,797.95 and 23,154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.26, 52,797.95 and 23,154.98 is: 31,948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.26 : 52,797.95 = 23,154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.26/52,797.95 = 23,154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.26x = 52,797.95 × 23,154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.26x = 1,222,535,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,535,476.29/38,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,948.97

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