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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.79, 52,813.92 and 23,167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.79, 52,813.92 and 23,167.62 is: 31,963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.79 : 52,813.92 = 23,167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.79/52,813.92 = 23,167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.79x = 52,813.92 × 23,167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.79x = 1,223,572,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,572,829.27/38,279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,963.94

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