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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.59, 52,824.65 and 22,963.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.59, 52,824.65 and 22,963.71 is: 31,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.59 : 52,824.65 = 22,963.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.59/52,824.65 = 22,963.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.59x = 52,824.65 × 22,963.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.59x = 1,213,049,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,049,729.59/38,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,691.69

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