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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,139.68, 52,635.53 and 23,036.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,139.68, 52,635.53 and 23,036.01 is: 31,791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,139.68 : 52,635.53 = 23,036.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,139.68/52,635.53 = 23,036.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,139.68x = 52,635.53 × 23,036.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,139.68x = 1,212,512,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,512,764.02/38,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,791.37

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