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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.13, 52,666.49 and 23,260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.13, 52,666.49 and 23,260.13 is: 32,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.13 : 52,666.49 = 23,260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.13/52,666.49 = 23,260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.13x = 52,666.49 × 23,260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.13x = 1,225,029,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,029,198.86/38,164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,098.97

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