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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,127.81, 52,603.78 and 23,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,127.81, 52,603.78 and 23,014.73 is: 31,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,127.81 : 52,603.78 = 23,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,127.81/52,603.78 = 23,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,127.81x = 52,603.78 × 23,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,127.81x = 1,210,661,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,661,793.68/38,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,752.72

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