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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,358.78, 52,919.91 and 23,463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,358.78, 52,919.91 and 23,463.42 is: 32,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,358.78 : 52,919.91 = 23,463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,358.78/52,919.91 = 23,463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,358.78x = 52,919.91 × 23,463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,358.78x = 1,241,682,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,682,074.69/38,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,370.22

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