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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,393.58, 52,972.83 and 23,084.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,393.58, 52,972.83 and 23,084.58 is: 31,850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,393.58 : 52,972.83 = 23,084.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,393.58/52,972.83 = 23,084.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,393.58x = 52,972.83 × 23,084.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,393.58x = 1,222,855,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,855,531.96/38,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,850.52

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