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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.39, 52,669.67 and 23,053.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.39, 52,669.67 and 23,053.91 is: 31,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.39 : 52,669.67 = 23,053.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.39/52,669.67 = 23,053.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.39x = 52,669.67 × 23,053.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.39x = 1,214,241,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,241,453.29/38,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,810.25

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