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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.76, 57,543.96 and 23,365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.76, 57,543.96 and 23,365.73 is: 35,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.76 : 57,543.96 = 23,365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.76/57,543.96 = 23,365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.76x = 57,543.96 × 23,365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.76x = 1,344,556,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,556,632.49/38,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,022.01

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