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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,357.82, 52,938.63 and 23,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,357.82, 52,938.63 and 23,252.94 is: 32,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,357.82 : 52,938.63 = 23,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,357.82/52,938.63 = 23,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,357.82x = 52,938.63 × 23,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,357.82x = 1,230,978,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,978,787.07/38,357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,091.99

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