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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.27, 52,807.20 and 23,160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.27, 52,807.20 and 23,160.66 is: 31,962.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.27 : 52,807.20 = 23,160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.27/52,807.20 = 23,160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.27x = 52,807.20 × 23,160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.27x = 1,223,049,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,049,604.75/38,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,962.39

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