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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.90, 52,946.22 and 23,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.90, 52,946.22 and 23,258.20 is: 32,097.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.90 : 52,946.22 = 23,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.90/52,946.22 = 23,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.90x = 52,946.22 × 23,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.90x = 1,231,433,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,433,583.49/38,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,097.92

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