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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.79, 57,170.03 and 23,365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.79, 57,170.03 and 23,365.05 is: 35,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.79 : 57,170.03 = 23,365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.79/57,170.03 = 23,365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.79x = 57,170.03 × 23,365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.79x = 1,335,780,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,780,609.45/38,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,087.68

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