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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,109.68, 52,593.31 and 23,002.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,109.68, 52,593.31 and 23,002.13 is: 31,744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,109.68 : 52,593.31 = 23,002.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,109.68/52,593.31 = 23,002.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,109.68x = 52,593.31 × 23,002.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,109.68x = 1,209,758,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,758,153.75/38,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,744.12

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