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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.35, 52,983.26 and 23,087.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.35, 52,983.26 and 23,087.35 is: 31,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.35 : 52,983.26 = 23,087.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.35/52,983.26 = 23,087.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.35x = 52,983.26 × 23,087.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.35x = 1,223,242,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,242,952.32/38,396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,858.31

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