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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,460.80, 53,079.62 and 23,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,460.80, 53,079.62 and 23,349.96 is: 32,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,460.80 : 53,079.62 = 23,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,460.80/53,079.62 = 23,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,460.80x = 53,079.62 × 23,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,460.80x = 1,239,407,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,407,003.82/38,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,225.20

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