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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,133.17, 52,627.25 and 23,033.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,133.17, 52,627.25 and 23,033.33 is: 31,788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,133.17 : 52,627.25 = 23,033.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,133.17/52,627.25 = 23,033.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,133.17x = 52,627.25 × 23,033.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,133.17x = 1,212,180,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,180,701.08/38,133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,788.09

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