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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,446.29, 53,059.59 and 23,335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,446.29, 53,059.59 and 23,335.47 is: 32,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,446.29 : 53,059.59 = 23,335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,446.29/53,059.59 = 23,335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,446.29x = 53,059.59 × 23,335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,446.29x = 1,238,170,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,170,470.66/38,446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,205.20

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