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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.59, 52,631.28 and 23,824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.59, 52,631.28 and 23,824.73 is: 32,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.59 : 52,631.28 = 23,824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.59/52,631.28 = 23,824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.59x = 52,631.28 × 23,824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.59x = 1,253,925,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,925,772.40/38,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,856.60

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