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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,175.71, 57,259.91 and 23,377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,175.71, 57,259.91 and 23,377.01 is: 35,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,175.71 : 57,259.91 = 23,377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,175.71/57,259.91 = 23,377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,175.71x = 57,259.91 × 23,377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,175.71x = 1,338,565,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,565,260.81/38,175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,063.28

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