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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,303.54, 52,860.15 and 23,199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,303.54, 52,860.15 and 23,199.02 is: 32,015.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,303.54 : 52,860.15 = 23,199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,303.54/52,860.15 = 23,199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,303.54x = 52,860.15 × 23,199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,303.54x = 1,226,303,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,303,677.05/38,303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,015.41

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