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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.87, 52,688.07 and 23,842.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.87, 52,688.07 and 23,842.50 is: 32,918.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.87 : 52,688.07 = 23,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.87/52,688.07 = 23,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.87x = 52,688.07 × 23,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.87x = 1,256,215,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,215,407.77/38,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,918.94

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