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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,299.16, 52,853.46 and 23,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,299.16, 52,853.46 and 23,191.64 is: 32,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,299.16 : 52,853.46 = 23,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,299.16/52,853.46 = 23,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,299.16x = 52,853.46 × 23,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,299.16x = 1,225,758,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,758,417.07/38,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,004.84

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