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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,135.13, 52,626.49 and 23,231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,135.13, 52,626.49 and 23,231.13 is: 32,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,135.13 : 52,626.49 = 23,231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,135.13/52,626.49 = 23,231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,135.13x = 52,626.49 × 23,231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,135.13x = 1,222,572,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,572,830.63/38,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,058.97

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