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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.12, 52,821.84 and 23,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.12, 52,821.84 and 23,171.20 is: 31,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.12 : 52,821.84 = 23,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.12/52,821.84 = 23,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.12x = 52,821.84 × 23,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.12x = 1,223,945,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,945,419.01/38,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,972.56

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