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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,128.92, 52,617.84 and 23,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,128.92, 52,617.84 and 23,224.92 is: 32,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,128.92 : 52,617.84 = 23,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,128.92/52,617.84 = 23,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,128.92x = 52,617.84 × 23,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,128.92x = 1,222,045,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,045,124.57/38,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,050.35

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