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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.44, 52,869.94 and 23,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.44, 52,869.94 and 23,194.52 is: 32,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.44 : 52,869.94 = 23,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.44/52,869.94 = 23,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.44x = 52,869.94 × 23,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.44x = 1,226,292,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,292,880.73/38,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,009.37

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