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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,173.82, 57,297.78 and 23,411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,173.82, 57,297.78 and 23,411.57 is: 35,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,173.82 : 57,297.78 = 23,411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,173.82/57,297.78 = 23,411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,173.82x = 57,297.78 × 23,411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,173.82x = 1,341,430,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,430,700.83/38,173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,140.07

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