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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,486.73, 53,105.99 and 23,371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,486.73, 53,105.99 and 23,371.53 is: 32,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,486.73 : 53,105.99 = 23,371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,486.73/53,105.99 = 23,371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,486.73x = 53,105.99 × 23,371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,486.73x = 1,241,168,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,168,238.46/38,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,249.25

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