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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,247.48, 52,782.69 and 23,142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,247.48, 52,782.69 and 23,142.91 is: 31,937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247.48 : 52,782.69 = 23,142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247.48/52,782.69 = 23,142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247.48x = 52,782.69 × 23,142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247.48x = 1,221,545,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,545,044.23/38,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,937.92

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