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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.87, 56,954.75 and 23,174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.87, 56,954.75 and 23,174.91 is: 34,724.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.87 : 56,954.75 = 23,174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.87/56,954.75 = 23,174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.87x = 56,954.75 × 23,174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.87x = 1,319,921,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,921,089.45/38,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,724.83

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