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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,445.84, 57,704.40 and 23,683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,445.84, 57,704.40 and 23,683.59 is: 35,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,445.84 : 57,704.40 = 23,683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,445.84/57,704.40 = 23,683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,445.84x = 57,704.40 × 23,683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,445.84x = 1,366,647,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,647,350.80/38,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,547.34

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