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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.09, 52,645.73 and 23,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.09, 52,645.73 and 23,835.22 is: 32,871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.09 : 52,645.73 = 23,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.09/52,645.73 = 23,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.09x = 52,645.73 × 23,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.09x = 1,254,822,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,822,556.61/38,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,871.05

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