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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,374.99, 52,942.93 and 23,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,374.99, 52,942.93 and 23,262.14 is: 32,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,374.99 : 52,942.93 = 23,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,374.99/52,942.93 = 23,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,374.99x = 52,942.93 × 23,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,374.99x = 1,231,565,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,565,849.67/38,374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,092.93

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