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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,395.76, 52,988.57 and 23,289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,395.76, 52,988.57 and 23,289.86 is: 32,141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,395.76 : 52,988.57 = 23,289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,395.76/52,988.57 = 23,289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,395.76x = 52,988.57 × 23,289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,395.76x = 1,234,096,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,096,260.45/38,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,141.47

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