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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,415.74, 53,009.44 and 23,312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,415.74, 53,009.44 and 23,312.07 is: 32,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,415.74 : 53,009.44 = 23,312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,415.74/53,009.44 = 23,312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,415.74x = 53,009.44 × 23,312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,415.74x = 1,235,759,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,759,717.66/38,415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,168.06

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