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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,238.06, 52,760.53 and 23,127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,238.06, 52,760.53 and 23,127.77 is: 31,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,238.06 : 52,760.53 = 23,127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,238.06/52,760.53 = 23,127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,238.06x = 52,760.53 × 23,127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,238.06x = 1,220,233,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,233,402.92/38,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,911.49

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