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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.27, 52,945.36 and 23,257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.27, 52,945.36 and 23,257.57 is: 32,097.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.27 : 52,945.36 = 23,257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.27/52,945.36 = 23,257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.27x = 52,945.36 × 23,257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.27x = 1,231,380,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,380,380.81/38,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,097.06

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