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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,240.06, 52,763.29 and 23,129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,240.06, 52,763.29 and 23,129.77 is: 31,914.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,240.06 : 52,763.29 = 23,129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,240.06/52,763.29 = 23,129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,240.06x = 52,763.29 × 23,129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,240.06x = 1,220,402,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,402,762.14/38,240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,914.25

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