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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,465.84, 57,734.40 and 23,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,465.84, 57,734.40 and 23,703.60 is: 35,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,465.84 : 57,734.40 = 23,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,465.84/57,734.40 = 23,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,465.84x = 57,734.40 × 23,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,465.84x = 1,368,513,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,513,123.84/38,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,577.36

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