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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,374.08, 52,942.19 and 23,255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,374.08, 52,942.19 and 23,255.84 is: 32,084.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,374.08 : 52,942.19 = 23,255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,374.08/52,942.19 = 23,255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,374.08x = 52,942.19 × 23,255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,374.08x = 1,231,214,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,214,718.90/38,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,084.54

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