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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,313.96, 52,874.78 and 23,198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,313.96, 52,874.78 and 23,198.03 is: 32,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,313.96 : 52,874.78 = 23,198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,313.96/52,874.78 = 23,198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,313.96x = 52,874.78 × 23,198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,313.96x = 1,226,590,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,590,732.68/38,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,014.20

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