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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.79, 57,168.53 and 23,364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.79, 57,168.53 and 23,364.05 is: 35,086.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.79 : 57,168.53 = 23,364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.79/57,168.53 = 23,364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.79x = 57,168.53 × 23,364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.79x = 1,335,688,276.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,688,276.53/38,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,086.18

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