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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.06, 52,945.06 and 23,257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.06, 52,945.06 and 23,257.35 is: 32,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.06 : 52,945.06 = 23,257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.06/52,945.06 = 23,257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.06x = 52,945.06 × 23,257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.06x = 1,231,361,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,361,807.27/38,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,096.76

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