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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122.36, 52,608.92 and 23,218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122.36, 52,608.92 and 23,218.36 is: 32,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122.36 : 52,608.92 = 23,218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122.36/52,608.92 = 23,218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122.36x = 52,608.92 × 23,218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122.36x = 1,221,492,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,492,843.77/38,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,041.38

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