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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,376.49, 52,945 and 23,263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,376.49, 52,945 and 23,263.65 is: 32,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,376.49 : 52,945 = 23,263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,376.49/52,945 = 23,263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,376.49x = 52,945 × 23,263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,376.49x = 1,231,693,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,693,949.25/38,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,095.01

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