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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.26, 52,799.33 and 23,155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.26, 52,799.33 and 23,155.98 is: 31,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.26 : 52,799.33 = 23,155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.26/52,799.33 = 23,155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.26x = 52,799.33 × 23,155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.26x = 1,222,620,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,620,229.49/38,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,950.35

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