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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,125.81, 52,601.02 and 23,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,125.81, 52,601.02 and 23,012.73 is: 31,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,125.81 : 52,601.02 = 23,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,125.81/52,601.02 = 23,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,125.81x = 52,601.02 × 23,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,125.81x = 1,210,493,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,493,070.98/38,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,749.96

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