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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,133, 52,623.54 and 23,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,133, 52,623.54 and 23,229 is: 32,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,133 : 52,623.54 = 23,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,133/52,623.54 = 23,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,133x = 52,623.54 × 23,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,133x = 1,222,392,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,392,210.66/38,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,056.02

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