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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,379.96, 52,950.28 and 23,261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,379.96, 52,950.28 and 23,261.71 is: 32,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,379.96 : 52,950.28 = 23,261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,379.96/52,950.28 = 23,261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,379.96x = 52,950.28 × 23,261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,379.96x = 1,231,714,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,714,057.78/38,379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,092.64

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