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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,239.68, 52,774.33 and 23,136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,239.68, 52,774.33 and 23,136.06 is: 31,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,239.68 : 52,774.33 = 23,136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,239.68/52,774.33 = 23,136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,239.68x = 52,774.33 × 23,136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,239.68x = 1,220,990,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,990,065.34/38,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,929.92

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