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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.71, 52,632.83 and 23,825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.71, 52,632.83 and 23,825.86 is: 32,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.71 : 52,632.83 = 23,825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.71/52,632.83 = 23,825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.71x = 52,632.83 × 23,825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.71x = 1,254,022,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,022,366.97/38,164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.17

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