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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,111.68, 52,596.08 and 23,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,111.68, 52,596.08 and 23,004.14 is: 31,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,111.68 : 52,596.08 = 23,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,111.68/52,596.08 = 23,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,111.68x = 52,596.08 × 23,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,111.68x = 1,209,927,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,927,587.77/38,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,746.90

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