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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,271.36, 52,825.50 and 23,164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,271.36, 52,825.50 and 23,164.08 is: 31,973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,271.36 : 52,825.50 = 23,164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,271.36/52,825.50 = 23,164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,271.36x = 52,825.50 × 23,164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,271.36x = 1,223,654,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,654,108.04/38,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,973.10

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