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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,365.32, 52,948.98 and 23,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,365.32, 52,948.98 and 23,260.44 is: 32,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,365.32 : 52,948.98 = 23,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,365.32/52,948.98 = 23,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,365.32x = 52,948.98 × 23,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,365.32x = 1,231,616,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,616,572.35/38,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,102.34

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