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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.50, 52,701.51 and 23,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.50, 52,701.51 and 23,285.50 is: 32,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.50 : 52,701.51 = 23,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.50/52,701.51 = 23,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.50x = 52,701.51 × 23,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.50x = 1,227,181,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,181,011.11/38,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,133.99

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