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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,363.18, 52,943.84 and 23,256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,363.18, 52,943.84 and 23,256.47 is: 32,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,363.18 : 52,943.84 = 23,256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,363.18/52,943.84 = 23,256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,363.18x = 52,943.84 × 23,256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,363.18x = 1,231,287,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,287,073.45/38,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,095.55

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