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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,429.95, 53,024.30 and 23,322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,429.95, 53,024.30 and 23,322.27 is: 32,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,429.95 : 53,024.30 = 23,322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,429.95/53,024.30 = 23,322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,429.95x = 53,024.30 × 23,322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,429.95x = 1,236,646,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,646,924.55/38,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,179.25

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