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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.54, 53,147.35 and 23,401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.54, 53,147.35 and 23,401.18 is: 32,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.54 : 53,147.35 = 23,401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.54/53,147.35 = 23,401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.54x = 53,147.35 × 23,401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.54x = 1,243,710,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,710,703.87/38,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,293.66

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