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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,288.61, 52,839.45 and 23,183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,288.61, 52,839.45 and 23,183.91 is: 31,994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,288.61 : 52,839.45 = 23,183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,288.61/52,839.45 = 23,183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,288.61x = 52,839.45 × 23,183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,288.61x = 1,225,025,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,025,053.25/38,288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,994.50

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