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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,186.97, 52,695.61 and 23,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,186.97, 52,695.61 and 23,070.68 is: 31,836.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,186.97 : 52,695.61 = 23,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,186.97/52,695.61 = 23,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,186.97x = 52,695.61 × 23,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,186.97x = 1,215,723,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,723,555.71/38,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,836.08

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