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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,356.52, 52,932.74 and 23,245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,356.52, 52,932.74 and 23,245.48 is: 32,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,356.52 : 52,932.74 = 23,245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,356.52/52,932.74 = 23,245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,356.52x = 52,932.74 × 23,245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,356.52x = 1,230,446,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,446,949.02/38,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,079.21

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