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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,110.68, 52,594.69 and 23,003.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,110.68, 52,594.69 and 23,003.13 is: 31,745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,110.68 : 52,594.69 = 23,003.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,110.68/52,594.69 = 23,003.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,110.68x = 52,594.69 × 23,003.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,110.68x = 1,209,842,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,842,491.38/38,110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,745.50

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