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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,270.45, 52,814.49 and 23,165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,270.45, 52,814.49 and 23,165.84 is: 31,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,270.45 : 52,814.49 = 23,165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,270.45/52,814.49 = 23,165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,270.45x = 52,814.49 × 23,165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,270.45x = 1,223,492,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,492,025.02/38,270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,969.63

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