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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.47, 52,675.41 and 23,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,179.47, 52,675.41 and 23,076.60 is: 31,838.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,179.47 : 52,675.41 = 23,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,179.47/52,675.41 = 23,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,179.47x = 52,675.41 × 23,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,179.47x = 1,215,569,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,569,366.41/38,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,838.30

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