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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,182.28, 52,689.12 and 23,065.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,182.28, 52,689.12 and 23,065.98 is: 31,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,182.28 : 52,689.12 = 23,065.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,182.28/52,689.12 = 23,065.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,182.28x = 52,689.12 × 23,065.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,182.28x = 1,215,326,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,326,188.14/38,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,829.59

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