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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,481.10, 53,094.90 and 23,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,481.10, 53,094.90 and 23,373.34 is: 32,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,481.10 : 53,094.90 = 23,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,481.10/53,094.90 = 23,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,481.10x = 53,094.90 × 23,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,481.10x = 1,241,005,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,005,149.97/38,481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,249.73

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