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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,290.62, 52,842.22 and 23,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,290.62, 52,842.22 and 23,185.92 is: 31,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,290.62 : 52,842.22 = 23,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,290.62/52,842.22 = 23,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,290.62x = 52,842.22 × 23,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,290.62x = 1,225,195,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,195,485.54/38,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,997.27

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