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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,376.46, 52,945.46 and 23,258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,376.46, 52,945.46 and 23,258.21 is: 32,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,376.46 : 52,945.46 = 23,258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,376.46/52,945.46 = 23,258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,376.46x = 52,945.46 × 23,258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,376.46x = 1,231,416,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,416,627.23/38,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,087.82

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