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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,127.32, 52,603.09 and 23,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,127.32, 52,603.09 and 23,014.24 is: 31,752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,127.32 : 52,603.09 = 23,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,127.32/52,603.09 = 23,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,127.32x = 52,603.09 × 23,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,127.32x = 1,210,620,138.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,620,138.00/38,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,752.04

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