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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,119.19, 52,604.49 and 23,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,119.19, 52,604.49 and 23,215.19 is: 32,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,119.19 : 52,604.49 = 23,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,119.19/52,604.49 = 23,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,119.19x = 52,604.49 × 23,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,119.19x = 1,221,223,114.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,223,114.13/38,119.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,036.96

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