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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.44, 52,876.83 and 23,199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.44, 52,876.83 and 23,199.52 is: 32,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.44 : 52,876.83 = 23,199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.44/52,876.83 = 23,199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.44x = 52,876.83 × 23,199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.44x = 1,226,717,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,717,075.12/38,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,016.26

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