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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.72, 52,878.57 and 23,200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.72, 52,878.57 and 23,200.77 is: 32,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.72 : 52,878.57 = 23,200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.72/52,878.57 = 23,200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.72x = 52,878.57 × 23,200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.72x = 1,226,823,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,823,540.50/38,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,017.97

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