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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.91, 52,686.65 and 23,825.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.91, 52,686.65 and 23,825.34 is: 32,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.91 : 52,686.65 = 23,825.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.91/52,686.65 = 23,825.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.91x = 52,686.65 × 23,825.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.91x = 1,255,277,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,277,409.27/38,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,895.19

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