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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.29, 52,817.37 and 23,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.29, 52,817.37 and 23,170.12 is: 31,967.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.29 : 52,817.37 = 23,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.29/52,817.37 = 23,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.29x = 52,817.37 × 23,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.29x = 1,223,784,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,784,800.98/38,282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,967.39

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