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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.91, 52,688.03 and 23,826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.91, 52,688.03 and 23,826.34 is: 32,896.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.91 : 52,688.03 = 23,826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.91/52,688.03 = 23,826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.91x = 52,688.03 × 23,826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.91x = 1,255,362,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,362,916.71/38,160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,896.57

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