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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,374.49, 52,942.24 and 23,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,374.49, 52,942.24 and 23,261.64 is: 32,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,374.49 : 52,942.24 = 23,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,374.49/52,942.24 = 23,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,374.49x = 52,942.24 × 23,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,374.49x = 1,231,523,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,523,327.67/38,374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,092.24

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