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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,191.48, 52,737.72 and 23,875.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,191.48, 52,737.72 and 23,875.78 is: 32,969.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,191.48 : 52,737.72 = 23,875.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,191.48/52,737.72 = 23,875.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,191.48x = 52,737.72 × 23,875.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,191.48x = 1,259,154,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,154,200.42/38,191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,969.51

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