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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,113.88, 52,597.15 and 23,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,113.88, 52,597.15 and 23,209.88 is: 32,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,113.88 : 52,597.15 = 23,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,113.88/52,597.15 = 23,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,113.88x = 52,597.15 × 23,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,113.88x = 1,220,773,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,773,218.83/38,113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,029.63

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