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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,291.48, 52,846.90 and 23,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,291.48, 52,846.90 and 23,183.76 is: 31,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,291.48 : 52,846.90 = 23,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,291.48/52,846.90 = 23,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,291.48x = 52,846.90 × 23,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,291.48x = 1,225,189,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,189,986.56/38,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,996.41

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