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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,134.63, 52,625.80 and 23,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,134.63, 52,625.80 and 23,230.63 is: 32,058.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,134.63 : 52,625.80 = 23,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,134.63/52,625.80 = 23,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,134.63x = 52,625.80 × 23,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,134.63x = 1,222,530,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,530,225.13/38,134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,058.27

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