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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,449.62, 53,051.42 and 23,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,449.62, 53,051.42 and 23,341.90 is: 32,206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,449.62 : 53,051.42 = 23,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,449.62/53,051.42 = 23,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,449.62x = 53,051.42 × 23,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,449.62x = 1,238,320,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,320,940.50/38,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,206.32

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