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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.16, 52,826.49 and 23,174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.16, 52,826.49 and 23,174.64 is: 31,981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.16 : 52,826.49 = 23,174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.16/52,826.49 = 23,174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.16x = 52,826.49 × 23,174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.16x = 1,224,234,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,234,888.21/38,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,981.76

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