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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,360.59, 52,944.94 and 23,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,360.59, 52,944.94 and 23,261.48 is: 32,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,360.59 : 52,944.94 = 23,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,360.59/52,944.94 = 23,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,360.59x = 52,944.94 × 23,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,360.59x = 1,231,577,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,577,625.81/38,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,105.29

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