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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.29, 52,868.33 and 23,193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.29, 52,868.33 and 23,193.41 is: 32,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.29 : 52,868.33 = 23,193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.29/52,868.33 = 23,193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.29x = 52,868.33 × 23,193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.29x = 1,226,196,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,196,560.37/38,309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,007.81

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