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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.94, 57,306.39 and 23,417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,179.94, 57,306.39 and 23,417.72 is: 35,148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,179.94 : 57,306.39 = 23,417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,179.94/57,306.39 = 23,417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,179.94x = 57,306.39 × 23,417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,179.94x = 1,341,984,995.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,984,995.23/38,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,148.96

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