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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.06, 52,759.15 and 23,126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.06, 52,759.15 and 23,126.77 is: 31,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.06 : 52,759.15 = 23,126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.06/52,759.15 = 23,126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.06x = 52,759.15 × 23,126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.06x = 1,220,148,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,148,438.81/38,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,910.10

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