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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.14, 52,814.88 and 23,931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.14, 52,814.88 and 23,931.18 is: 33,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.14 : 52,814.88 = 23,931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.14/52,814.88 = 23,931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.14x = 52,814.88 × 23,931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.14x = 1,263,922,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,922,399.96/38,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,016.84

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