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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,175.18, 52,681.59 and 23,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,175.18, 52,681.59 and 23,271.18 is: 32,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,175.18 : 52,681.59 = 23,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,175.18/52,681.59 = 23,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,175.18x = 52,681.59 × 23,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,175.18x = 1,225,962,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,962,763.58/38,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,114.13

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