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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.60, 52,945.81 and 23,257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.60, 52,945.81 and 23,257.90 is: 32,097.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.60 : 52,945.81 = 23,257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.60/52,945.81 = 23,257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.60x = 52,945.81 × 23,257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.60x = 1,231,408,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,408,354.40/38,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,097.52

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