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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.91, 52,674.66 and 23,831.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.91, 52,674.66 and 23,831.19 is: 32,891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.91 : 52,674.66 = 23,831.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.91/52,674.66 = 23,831.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.91x = 52,674.66 × 23,831.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.91x = 1,255,299,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,299,830.65/38,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,891.47

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