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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.54, 52,849.08 and 23,191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.54, 52,849.08 and 23,191.02 is: 32,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.54 : 52,849.08 = 23,191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.54/52,849.08 = 23,191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.54x = 52,849.08 × 23,191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.54x = 1,225,624,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,624,071.26/38,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,004.36

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