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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.97, 52,656.73 and 23,044.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.97, 52,656.73 and 23,044.51 is: 31,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.97 : 52,656.73 = 23,044.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.97/52,656.73 = 23,044.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.97x = 52,656.73 × 23,044.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.97x = 1,213,448,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,448,351.80/38,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,797.32

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