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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,442.91, 53,042.17 and 23,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,442.91, 53,042.17 and 23,335.20 is: 32,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,442.91 : 53,042.17 = 23,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,442.91/53,042.17 = 23,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,442.91x = 53,042.17 × 23,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,442.91x = 1,237,749,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,749,645.38/38,442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,197.09

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