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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,366.49, 52,948.41 and 23,259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,366.49, 52,948.41 and 23,259.79 is: 32,100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,366.49 : 52,948.41 = 23,259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,366.49/52,948.41 = 23,259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,366.49x = 52,948.41 × 23,259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,366.49x = 1,231,568,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,568,897.43/38,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,100.12

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