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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.41, 52,687.35 and 23,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.41, 52,687.35 and 23,825.84 is: 32,895.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.41 : 52,687.35 = 23,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.41/52,687.35 = 23,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.41x = 52,687.35 × 23,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.41x = 1,255,320,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,320,251.99/38,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,895.88

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