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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,180.96, 52,676.10 and 23,835.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,180.96, 52,676.10 and 23,835.35 is: 32,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,180.96 : 52,676.10 = 23,835.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,180.96/52,676.10 = 23,835.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,180.96x = 52,676.10 × 23,835.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,180.96x = 1,255,553,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,553,016.75/38,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,884.27

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