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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,116.63, 52,600.95 and 23,212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,116.63, 52,600.95 and 23,212.63 is: 32,033.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,116.63 : 52,600.95 = 23,212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,116.63/52,600.95 = 23,212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,116.63x = 52,600.95 × 23,212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,116.63x = 1,221,006,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,006,010.93/38,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,033.42

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