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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,127.91, 52,603.91 and 23,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,127.91, 52,603.91 and 23,014.83 is: 31,752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,127.91 : 52,603.91 = 23,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,127.91/52,603.91 = 23,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,127.91x = 52,603.91 × 23,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,127.91x = 1,210,669,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,669,782.97/38,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,752.85

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