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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,135.76, 52,627.36 and 23,231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,135.76, 52,627.36 and 23,231.76 is: 32,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,135.76 : 52,627.36 = 23,231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,135.76/52,627.36 = 23,231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,135.76x = 52,627.36 × 23,231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,135.76x = 1,222,626,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,626,196.95/38,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,059.84

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