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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,131.92, 52,622.01 and 23,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,131.92, 52,622.01 and 23,227.92 is: 32,054.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,131.92 : 52,622.01 = 23,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,131.92/52,622.01 = 23,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,131.92x = 52,622.01 × 23,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,131.92x = 1,222,299,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,299,838.52/38,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,054.51

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