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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,147.62, 52,643.61 and 23,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,147.62, 52,643.61 and 23,243.62 is: 32,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,147.62 : 52,643.61 = 23,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,147.62/52,643.61 = 23,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,147.62x = 52,643.61 × 23,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,147.62x = 1,223,628,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,628,066.27/38,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,076.13

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