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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,319.39, 52,886.12 and 23,213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,319.39, 52,886.12 and 23,213.79 is: 32,038.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,319.39 : 52,886.12 = 23,213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,319.39/52,886.12 = 23,213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,319.39x = 52,886.12 × 23,213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,319.39x = 1,227,687,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,687,167.53/38,319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,038.28

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