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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.76, 52,692.11 and 23,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.76, 52,692.11 and 23,845.44 is: 32,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.76 : 52,692.11 = 23,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.76/52,692.11 = 23,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.76x = 52,692.11 × 23,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.76x = 1,256,466,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,466,164.79/38,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,923.02

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