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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,384.27, 52,956.24 and 23,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,384.27, 52,956.24 and 23,266.02 is: 32,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,384.27 : 52,956.24 = 23,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,384.27/52,956.24 = 23,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,384.27x = 52,956.24 × 23,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,384.27x = 1,232,080,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,080,938.96/38,384.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,098.59

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