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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.65, 52,787.25 and 23,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.65, 52,787.25 and 23,149.62 is: 31,948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.65 : 52,787.25 = 23,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.65/52,787.25 = 23,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.65x = 52,787.25 × 23,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.65x = 1,222,004,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,004,778.35/38,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,948.96

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