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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,289.92, 52,831.98 and 23,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,289.92, 52,831.98 and 23,179.64 is: 31,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,289.92 : 52,831.98 = 23,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,289.92/52,831.98 = 23,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,289.92x = 52,831.98 × 23,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,289.92x = 1,224,626,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,626,012.73/38,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,982.99

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