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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.45, 52,686.99 and 23,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.45, 52,686.99 and 23,842.08 is: 32,918.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.45 : 52,686.99 = 23,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.45/52,686.99 = 23,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.45x = 52,686.99 × 23,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.45x = 1,256,167,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,167,430.54/38,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,918.05

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