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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.54, 52,844.94 and 23,188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.54, 52,844.94 and 23,188.02 is: 32,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.54 : 52,844.94 = 23,188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.54/52,844.94 = 23,188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.54x = 52,844.94 × 23,188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.54x = 1,225,369,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,369,525.62/38,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,000.22

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