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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176, 52,688.64 and 23,280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176, 52,688.64 and 23,280.64 is: 32,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176 : 52,688.64 = 23,280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176/52,688.64 = 23,280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176x = 52,688.64 × 23,280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176x = 1,226,625,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,625,259.93/38,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,130.80

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