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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,133.42, 52,627.59 and 23,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,133.42, 52,627.59 and 23,033.58 is: 31,788.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,133.42 : 52,627.59 = 23,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,133.42/52,627.59 = 23,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,133.42x = 52,627.59 × 23,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,133.42x = 1,212,201,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,201,804.47/38,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,788.44

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