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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,468.16, 53,075.52 and 23,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,468.16, 53,075.52 and 23,348.16 is: 32,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,468.16 : 53,075.52 = 23,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,468.16/53,075.52 = 23,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,468.16x = 53,075.52 × 23,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,468.16x = 1,239,215,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,215,733.04/38,468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,214.06

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