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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,411.81, 53,011.77 and 23,308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,411.81, 53,011.77 and 23,308.29 is: 32,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,411.81 : 53,011.77 = 23,308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,411.81/53,011.77 = 23,308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,411.81x = 53,011.77 × 23,308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,411.81x = 1,235,613,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,613,899.37/38,411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,167.56

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