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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,137.76, 52,630.12 and 23,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,137.76, 52,630.12 and 23,233.76 is: 32,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,137.76 : 52,630.12 = 23,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,137.76/52,630.12 = 23,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,137.76x = 52,630.12 × 23,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,137.76x = 1,222,795,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,795,576.85/38,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,062.60

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