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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,162.21, 57,239.66 and 23,363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,162.21, 57,239.66 and 23,363.51 is: 35,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,162.21 : 57,239.66 = 23,363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,162.21/57,239.66 = 23,363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,162.21x = 57,239.66 × 23,363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,162.21x = 1,337,319,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,319,141.02/38,162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,043.03

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