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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.64, 52,827.60 and 23,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.64, 52,827.60 and 23,380 is: 32,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.64 : 52,827.60 = 23,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.64/52,827.60 = 23,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.64x = 52,827.60 × 23,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.64x = 1,235,109,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,109,288/38,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,254.48

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