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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.39, 52,885.93 and 23,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.39, 52,885.93 and 23,211.84 is: 32,032.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.39 : 52,885.93 = 23,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.39/52,885.93 = 23,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.39x = 52,885.93 × 23,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.39x = 1,227,579,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,579,929.23/38,322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,032.97

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