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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,129.25, 52,618.37 and 23,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,129.25, 52,618.37 and 23,225.25 is: 32,050.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,129.25 : 52,618.37 = 23,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,129.25/52,618.37 = 23,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,129.25x = 52,618.37 × 23,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,129.25x = 1,222,074,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,074,681.72/38,129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,050.85

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