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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,552.76, 57,891.92 and 23,855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,552.76, 57,891.92 and 23,855.31 is: 35,821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,552.76 : 57,891.92 = 23,855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,552.76/57,891.92 = 23,855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,552.76x = 57,891.92 × 23,855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,552.76x = 1,381,029,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,029,578.82/38,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,821.81

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