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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,329.60, 52,893.12 and 23,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,329.60, 52,893.12 and 23,222.08 is: 32,045.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,329.60 : 52,893.12 = 23,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,329.60/52,893.12 = 23,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,329.60x = 52,893.12 × 23,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,329.60x = 1,228,288,264.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,288,264.09/38,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,045.42

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