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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,287.94, 57,333.47 and 23,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,287.94, 57,333.47 and 23,451.89 is: 35,117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,287.94 : 57,333.47 = 23,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,287.94/57,333.47 = 23,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,287.94x = 57,333.47 × 23,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,287.94x = 1,344,577,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,577,827.83/38,287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,117.53

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