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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.34, 52,659.82 and 23,047.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.34, 52,659.82 and 23,047.99 is: 31,807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.34 : 52,659.82 = 23,047.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.34/52,659.82 = 23,047.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.34x = 52,659.82 × 23,047.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.34x = 1,213,703,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,703,198.13/38,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,807.02

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