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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,365.68, 52,947.30 and 23,258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,365.68, 52,947.30 and 23,258.98 is: 32,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,365.68 : 52,947.30 = 23,258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,365.68/52,947.30 = 23,258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,365.68x = 52,947.30 × 23,258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,365.68x = 1,231,500,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,500,191.75/38,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,099.01

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