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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143.96, 52,626.44 and 23,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143.96, 52,626.44 and 23,041.10 is: 31,789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143.96 : 52,626.44 = 23,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143.96/52,626.44 = 23,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143.96x = 52,626.44 × 23,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143.96x = 1,212,571,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,571,066.68/38,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,789.33

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