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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,181.15, 52,690.59 and 23,071.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,181.15, 52,690.59 and 23,071.77 is: 31,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,181.15 : 52,690.59 = 23,071.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,181.15/52,690.59 = 23,071.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,181.15x = 52,690.59 × 23,071.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,181.15x = 1,215,665,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,665,173.64/38,181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,839.41

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