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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.97, 52,652.59 and 23,041.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.97, 52,652.59 and 23,041.51 is: 31,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.97 : 52,652.59 = 23,041.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.97/52,652.59 = 23,041.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.97x = 52,652.59 × 23,041.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.97x = 1,213,195,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,195,114.76/38,158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,793.18

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