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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.79, 52,665.06 and 23,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.79, 52,665.06 and 23,830.10 is: 32,886.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.79 : 52,665.06 = 23,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.79/52,665.06 = 23,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.79x = 52,665.06 × 23,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.79x = 1,255,013,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,013,646.31/38,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,886.66

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