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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,320.94, 52,884.42 and 23,205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,320.94, 52,884.42 and 23,205.02 is: 32,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,320.94 : 52,884.42 = 23,205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,320.94/52,884.42 = 23,205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,320.94x = 52,884.42 × 23,205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,320.94x = 1,227,184,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,184,023.79/38,320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,023.85

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