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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.28, 52,887.18 and 23,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.28, 52,887.18 and 23,213.56 is: 32,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.28 : 52,887.18 = 23,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.28/52,887.18 = 23,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.28x = 52,887.18 × 23,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.28x = 1,227,699,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,699,726.16/38,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,041.20

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