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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,289.61, 52,840.83 and 23,184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,289.61, 52,840.83 and 23,184.91 is: 31,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,289.61 : 52,840.83 = 23,184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,289.61/52,840.83 = 23,184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,289.61x = 52,840.83 × 23,184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,289.61x = 1,225,109,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,109,887.88/38,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,995.88

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