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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.69, 52,606.01 and 23,783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.69, 52,606.01 and 23,783.32 is: 32,837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.69 : 52,606.01 = 23,783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.69/52,606.01 = 23,783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.69x = 52,606.01 × 23,783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.69x = 1,251,145,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,145,561.19/38,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,837.01

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