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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,280.44, 52,814.34 and 23,167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,280.44, 52,814.34 and 23,167.37 is: 31,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,280.44 : 52,814.34 = 23,167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,280.44/52,814.34 = 23,167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,280.44x = 52,814.34 × 23,167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,280.44x = 1,223,569,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,569,092.01/38,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,963.30

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