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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.29, 57,167.78 and 23,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.29, 57,167.78 and 23,363.55 is: 35,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.29 : 57,167.78 = 23,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.29/57,167.78 = 23,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.29x = 57,167.78 × 23,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.29x = 1,335,642,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,642,169.60/38,068.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,085.43

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