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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,440.91, 53,039.41 and 23,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,440.91, 53,039.41 and 23,333.20 is: 32,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,440.91 : 53,039.41 = 23,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,440.91/53,039.41 = 23,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,440.91x = 53,039.41 × 23,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,440.91x = 1,237,578,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,578,970.48/38,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,194.32

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