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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,166.65, 52,670.52 and 23,057.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,166.65, 52,670.52 and 23,057.21 is: 31,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,166.65 : 52,670.52 = 23,057.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,166.65/52,670.52 = 23,057.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,166.65x = 52,670.52 × 23,057.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,166.65x = 1,214,435,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,435,240.45/38,166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,819.28

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