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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.34, 52,921.87 and 23,241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.34, 52,921.87 and 23,241.43 is: 32,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.34 : 52,921.87 = 23,241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.34/52,921.87 = 23,241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.34x = 52,921.87 × 23,241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.34x = 1,229,979,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,979,977.81/38,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,074.72

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