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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.44, 52,817.52 and 23,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.44, 52,817.52 and 23,169.12 is: 31,968.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.44 : 52,817.52 = 23,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.44/52,817.52 = 23,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.44x = 52,817.52 × 23,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.44x = 1,223,735,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,735,458.98/38,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,968.48

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