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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,280.16, 52,814.43 and 23,167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,280.16, 52,814.43 and 23,167.99 is: 31,964.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,280.16 : 52,814.43 = 23,167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,280.16/52,814.43 = 23,167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,280.16x = 52,814.43 × 23,167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,280.16x = 1,223,604,252.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,604,252.11/38,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,964.45

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