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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,447.92, 57,644.19 and 23,626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,447.92, 57,644.19 and 23,626.21 is: 35,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,447.92 : 57,644.19 = 23,626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,447.92/57,644.19 = 23,626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,447.92x = 57,644.19 × 23,626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,447.92x = 1,361,913,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,913,738.22/38,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,422.30

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