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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,149.13, 52,633.19 and 23,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,149.13, 52,633.19 and 23,036.05 is: 31,782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,149.13 : 52,633.19 = 23,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,149.13/52,633.19 = 23,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,149.13x = 52,633.19 × 23,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,149.13x = 1,212,460,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,460,623.82/38,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,782.13

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