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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,126.82, 52,602.40 and 23,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,126.82, 52,602.40 and 23,013.74 is: 31,751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,126.82 : 52,602.40 = 23,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,126.82/52,602.40 = 23,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,126.82x = 52,602.40 × 23,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,126.82x = 1,210,577,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,577,956.98/38,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,751.35

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