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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,359.62, 52,942.14 and 23,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,359.62, 52,942.14 and 23,254.74 is: 32,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,359.62 : 52,942.14 = 23,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,359.62/52,942.14 = 23,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,359.62x = 52,942.14 × 23,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,359.62x = 1,231,155,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,155,700.74/38,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,095.10

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