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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.46, 52,805.09 and 23,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.46, 52,805.09 and 23,162.44 is: 31,966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.46 : 52,805.09 = 23,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.46/52,805.09 = 23,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.46x = 52,805.09 × 23,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.46x = 1,223,095,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,095,044.73/38,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,966.77

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