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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.40, 52,952.28 and 23,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.40, 52,952.28 and 23,263.44 is: 32,105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.40 : 52,952.28 = 23,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.40/52,952.28 = 23,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.40x = 52,952.28 × 23,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.40x = 1,231,852,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,852,188.64/38,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,105.07

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