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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.16, 52,983.66 and 23,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.16, 52,983.66 and 23,283.32 is: 32,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.16 : 52,983.66 = 23,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.16/52,983.66 = 23,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.16x = 52,983.66 × 23,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.16x = 1,233,635,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,635,510.55/38,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,133.32

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