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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,165.21, 52,666.73 and 23,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,165.21, 52,666.73 and 23,055.23 is: 31,815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,165.21 : 52,666.73 = 23,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,165.21/52,666.73 = 23,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,165.21x = 52,666.73 × 23,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,165.21x = 1,214,243,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,243,565.30/38,165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,815.46

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