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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,181.93, 52,690.91 and 23,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,181.93, 52,690.91 and 23,277.93 is: 32,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,181.93 : 52,690.91 = 23,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,181.93/52,690.91 = 23,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,181.93x = 52,690.91 × 23,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,181.93x = 1,226,535,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,535,198.23/38,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,123.45

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