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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,131.46, 52,622.77 and 23,021.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,131.46, 52,622.77 and 23,021.17 is: 31,770.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,131.46 : 52,622.77 = 23,021.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,131.46/52,622.77 = 23,021.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,131.46x = 52,622.77 × 23,021.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,131.46x = 1,211,437,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,437,734.04/38,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,770.03

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