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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.84, 52,677.30 and 23,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.84, 52,677.30 and 23,065.48 is: 31,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.84 : 52,677.30 = 23,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.84/52,677.30 = 23,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.84x = 52,677.30 × 23,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.84x = 1,215,027,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,027,209.60/38,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,826.29

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