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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,409.46, 57,640.29 and 23,573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,409.46, 57,640.29 and 23,573.11 is: 35,375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,409.46 : 57,640.29 = 23,573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,409.46/57,640.29 = 23,573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,409.46x = 57,640.29 × 23,573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,409.46x = 1,358,760,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,760,896.60/38,409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,375.68

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