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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,186.80, 52,695.40 and 23,070.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,186.80, 52,695.40 and 23,070.53 is: 31,835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,186.80 : 52,695.40 = 23,070.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,186.80/52,695.40 = 23,070.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,186.80x = 52,695.40 × 23,070.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,186.80x = 1,215,710,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,710,627.47/38,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,835.89

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