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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.23, 52,669.26 and 23,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.23, 52,669.26 and 23,068.74 is: 31,833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.23 : 52,669.26 = 23,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.23/52,669.26 = 23,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.23x = 52,669.26 × 23,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.23x = 1,215,013,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,013,464.93/38,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,833.94

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