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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.65, 52,945.87 and 23,257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.65, 52,945.87 and 23,257.95 is: 32,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.65 : 52,945.87 = 23,257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.65/52,945.87 = 23,257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.65x = 52,945.87 × 23,257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.65x = 1,231,412,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,412,227.69/38,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,097.58

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