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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.50, 52,580.07 and 23,197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.50, 52,580.07 and 23,197.50 is: 32,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.50 : 52,580.07 = 23,197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.50/52,580.07 = 23,197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.50x = 52,580.07 × 23,197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.50x = 1,219,726,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,726,173.83/38,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,012.55

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