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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.79, 52,697.52 and 23,833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.79, 52,697.52 and 23,833.22 is: 32,906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.79 : 52,697.52 = 23,833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.79/52,697.52 = 23,833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.79x = 52,697.52 × 23,833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.79x = 1,255,951,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,951,324.13/38,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,906.06

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