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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.23, 52,670.64 and 23,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.23, 52,670.64 and 23,069.74 is: 31,835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.23 : 52,670.64 = 23,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.23/52,670.64 = 23,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.23x = 52,670.64 × 23,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.23x = 1,215,097,970.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,097,970.43/38,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,835.32

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