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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,311.30, 52,870.62 and 23,200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,311.30, 52,870.62 and 23,200.75 is: 32,017.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,311.30 : 52,870.62 = 23,200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,311.30/52,870.62 = 23,200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,311.30x = 52,870.62 × 23,200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,311.30x = 1,226,638,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,638,036.97/38,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,017.66

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