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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,380.20, 52,950.62 and 23,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,380.20, 52,950.62 and 23,261.96 is: 32,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,380.20 : 52,950.62 = 23,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,380.20/52,950.62 = 23,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,380.20x = 52,950.62 × 23,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,380.20x = 1,231,735,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,735,204.42/38,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,092.99

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