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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.74, 52,846.44 and 23,189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.74, 52,846.44 and 23,189.10 is: 32,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.74 : 52,846.44 = 23,189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.74/52,846.44 = 23,189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.74x = 52,846.44 × 23,189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.74x = 1,225,461,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,461,381.80/38,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,001.61

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