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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,162.76, 52,690.73 and 23,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,162.76, 52,690.73 and 23,844.44 is: 32,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,162.76 : 52,690.73 = 23,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,162.76/52,690.73 = 23,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,162.76x = 52,690.73 × 23,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,162.76x = 1,256,380,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,380,567.37/38,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,921.64

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