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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.64, 52,681.02 and 23,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.64, 52,681.02 and 23,270.64 is: 32,113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.64 : 52,681.02 = 23,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.64/52,681.02 = 23,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.64x = 52,681.02 × 23,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.64x = 1,225,921,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,921,051.25/38,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,113.49

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