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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.76, 52,818.96 and 23,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.76, 52,818.96 and 23,169.18 is: 31,974.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.76 : 52,818.96 = 23,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.76/52,818.96 = 23,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.76x = 52,818.96 × 23,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.76x = 1,223,771,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,771,991.65/38,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.18

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