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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285.79, 52,822.20 and 23,173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,285.79, 52,822.20 and 23,173.62 is: 31,972.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,285.79 : 52,822.20 = 23,173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,285.79/52,822.20 = 23,173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,285.79x = 52,822.20 × 23,173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,285.79x = 1,224,081,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,081,590.36/38,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,972.22

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