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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,365.65, 52,947.25 and 23,258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,365.65, 52,947.25 and 23,258.95 is: 32,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,365.65 : 52,947.25 = 23,258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,365.65/52,947.25 = 23,258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,365.65x = 52,947.25 × 23,258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,365.65x = 1,231,497,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,497,440.39/38,365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,098.96

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