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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143.29, 52,622.73 and 23,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143.29, 52,622.73 and 23,794.75 is: 32,827.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143.29 : 52,622.73 = 23,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143.29/52,622.73 = 23,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143.29x = 52,622.73 × 23,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143.29x = 1,252,144,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,144,704.67/38,143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,827.39

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