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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,231.63, 52,763.78 and 23,132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,231.63, 52,763.78 and 23,132.61 is: 31,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,231.63 : 52,763.78 = 23,132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,231.63/52,763.78 = 23,132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,231.63x = 52,763.78 × 23,132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,231.63x = 1,220,563,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,563,944.87/38,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,925.50

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