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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,302.62, 52,851.51 and 23,192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,302.62, 52,851.51 and 23,192.70 is: 32,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,302.62 : 52,851.51 = 23,192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,302.62/52,851.51 = 23,192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,302.62x = 52,851.51 × 23,192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,302.62x = 1,225,769,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,769,215.98/38,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,002.23

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