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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.73, 52,671.33 and 23,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.73, 52,671.33 and 23,070.24 is: 31,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.73 : 52,671.33 = 23,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.73/52,671.33 = 23,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.73x = 52,671.33 × 23,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.73x = 1,215,140,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,140,224.22/38,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,836.01

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