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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,220.59, 52,749.26 and 23,113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,220.59, 52,749.26 and 23,113.35 is: 31,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,220.59 : 52,749.26 = 23,113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,220.59/52,749.26 = 23,113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,220.59x = 52,749.26 × 23,113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,220.59x = 1,219,212,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,212,108.62/38,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,899.35

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