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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.01, 52,686.93 and 23,841.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.01, 52,686.93 and 23,841.69 is: 32,917.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.01 : 52,686.93 = 23,841.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.01/52,686.93 = 23,841.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.01x = 52,686.93 × 23,841.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.01x = 1,256,145,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,145,188.68/38,160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,917.84

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