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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,430.26, 53,024.72 and 23,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,430.26, 53,024.72 and 23,322.58 is: 32,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,430.26 : 53,024.72 = 23,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,430.26/53,024.72 = 23,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,430.26x = 53,024.72 × 23,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,430.26x = 1,236,673,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,673,274.18/38,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,179.67

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