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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,121.38, 52,607.52 and 23,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,121.38, 52,607.52 and 23,217.38 is: 32,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,121.38 : 52,607.52 = 23,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,121.38/52,607.52 = 23,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,121.38x = 52,607.52 × 23,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,121.38x = 1,221,408,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,408,782.70/38,121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,039.99

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