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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.13, 52,601.63 and 23,213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.13, 52,601.63 and 23,213.13 is: 32,034.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.13 : 52,601.63 = 23,213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.13/52,601.63 = 23,213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.13x = 52,601.63 × 23,213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.13x = 1,221,048,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,048,475.40/38,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,034.11

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