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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,116.88, 52,601.29 and 23,212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,116.88, 52,601.29 and 23,212.88 is: 32,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,116.88 : 52,601.29 = 23,212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,116.88/52,601.29 = 23,212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,116.88x = 52,601.29 × 23,212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,116.88x = 1,221,027,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,027,111.58/38,116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,033.77

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