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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.30, 52,869.24 and 23,199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.30, 52,869.24 and 23,199.75 is: 32,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.30 : 52,869.24 = 23,199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.30/52,869.24 = 23,199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.30x = 52,869.24 × 23,199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.30x = 1,226,553,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,553,150.69/38,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,016.28

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