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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.04, 52,867.74 and 23,204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.04, 52,867.74 and 23,204.52 is: 32,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.04 : 52,867.74 = 23,204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.04/52,867.74 = 23,204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.04x = 52,867.74 × 23,204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.04x = 1,226,770,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,770,530.18/38,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,023.00

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