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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,427.64, 53,021.11 and 23,319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,427.64, 53,021.11 and 23,319.95 is: 32,176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,427.64 : 53,021.11 = 23,319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,427.64/53,021.11 = 23,319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,427.64x = 53,021.11 × 23,319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,427.64x = 1,236,449,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,449,650.10/38,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,176.05

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