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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,178.50, 52,692.09 and 23,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,178.50, 52,692.09 and 23,283.14 is: 32,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,178.50 : 52,692.09 = 23,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,178.50/52,692.09 = 23,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,178.50x = 52,692.09 × 23,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,178.50x = 1,226,837,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,837,308.36/38,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,134.25

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