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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,219.71, 52,734.71 and 23,112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,219.71, 52,734.71 and 23,112.06 is: 31,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,219.71 : 52,734.71 = 23,112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,219.71/52,734.71 = 23,112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,219.71x = 52,734.71 × 23,112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,219.71x = 1,218,807,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,807,402.37/38,219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,889.50

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