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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,318.94, 52,881.66 and 23,203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,318.94, 52,881.66 and 23,203.02 is: 32,021.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,318.94 : 52,881.66 = 23,203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,318.94/52,881.66 = 23,203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,318.94x = 52,881.66 × 23,203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,318.94x = 1,227,014,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,014,214.61/38,318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,021.09

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