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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.16, 52,687.78 and 23,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,179.16, 52,687.78 and 23,069.72 is: 31,836.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,179.16 : 52,687.78 = 23,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,179.16/52,687.78 = 23,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,179.16x = 52,687.78 × 23,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,179.16x = 1,215,492,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,492,332.02/38,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,836.54

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