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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,363.99, 52,944.96 and 23,257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,363.99, 52,944.96 and 23,257.28 is: 32,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,363.99 : 52,944.96 = 23,257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,363.99/52,944.96 = 23,257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,363.99x = 52,944.96 × 23,257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,363.99x = 1,231,355,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,355,913.47/38,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,096.66

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