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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,169.15, 52,673.97 and 23,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,169.15, 52,673.97 and 23,059.71 is: 31,822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,169.15 : 52,673.97 = 23,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,169.15/52,673.97 = 23,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,169.15x = 52,673.97 × 23,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,169.15x = 1,214,646,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,646,472.75/38,169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,822.73

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