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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,349.45, 52,903.80 and 23,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,349.45, 52,903.80 and 23,028.30 is: 31,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,349.45 : 52,903.80 = 23,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,349.45/52,903.80 = 23,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,349.45x = 52,903.80 × 23,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,349.45x = 1,218,284,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,284,577.54/38,349.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,767.98

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