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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.64, 52,851.06 and 23,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.64, 52,851.06 and 23,397 is: 32,277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.64 : 52,851.06 = 23,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.64/52,851.06 = 23,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.64x = 52,851.06 × 23,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.64x = 1,236,556,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,556,250.82/38,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,277.94

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