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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.49, 52,604.09 and 23,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.49, 52,604.09 and 23,009.96 is: 31,754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.49 : 52,604.09 = 23,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.49/52,604.09 = 23,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.49x = 52,604.09 × 23,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.49x = 1,210,418,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,418,006.74/38,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,754.92

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