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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,165.09, 52,633.35 and 23,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,165.09, 52,633.35 and 23,826.23 is: 32,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,165.09 : 52,633.35 = 23,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,165.09/52,633.35 = 23,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,165.09x = 52,633.35 × 23,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,165.09x = 1,254,054,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,054,039.60/38,165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.67

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