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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,126.39, 52,581.65 and 23,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,126.39, 52,581.65 and 23,015.58 is: 31,741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,126.39 : 52,581.65 = 23,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,126.39/52,581.65 = 23,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,126.39x = 52,581.65 × 23,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,126.39x = 1,210,197,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,197,057.03/38,126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.72

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