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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,129.46, 52,620.01 and 23,019.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,129.46, 52,620.01 and 23,019.17 is: 31,767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,129.46 : 52,620.01 = 23,019.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,129.46/52,620.01 = 23,019.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,129.46x = 52,620.01 × 23,019.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,129.46x = 1,211,269,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,269,029.59/38,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,767.27

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