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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.86, 52,898.70 and 23,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.86, 52,898.70 and 23,231.08 is: 32,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.86 : 52,898.70 = 23,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.86/52,898.70 = 23,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.86x = 52,898.70 × 23,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.86x = 1,228,893,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,893,931.60/38,327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,062.68

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