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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,511.54, 53,145.97 and 23,400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,511.54, 53,145.97 and 23,400.18 is: 32,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,511.54 : 53,145.97 = 23,400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,511.54/53,145.97 = 23,400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,511.54x = 53,145.97 × 23,400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,511.54x = 1,243,624,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,624,998.54/38,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,292.27

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