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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,118.69, 52,603.79 and 23,214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,118.69, 52,603.79 and 23,214.69 is: 32,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,118.69 : 52,603.79 = 23,214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,118.69/52,603.79 = 23,214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,118.69x = 52,603.79 × 23,214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,118.69x = 1,221,180,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,180,604.20/38,118.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,036.27

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