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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,385.27, 52,957.62 and 23,267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,385.27, 52,957.62 and 23,267.02 is: 32,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,385.27 : 52,957.62 = 23,267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,385.27/52,957.62 = 23,267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,385.27x = 52,957.62 × 23,267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,385.27x = 1,232,166,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,166,003.69/38,385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,099.97

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