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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.79, 52,662.30 and 23,828.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.79, 52,662.30 and 23,828.10 is: 32,883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.79 : 52,662.30 = 23,828.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.79/52,662.30 = 23,828.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.79x = 52,662.30 × 23,828.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.79x = 1,254,842,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,842,550.63/38,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,883.90

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